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Let’s Cook! – December 27, 2023
I hope you all had a very happy and healthy Christmas, and I wish only the best in the coming new year. Speaking of the New Year, it seems I just got into the habit of saying it’s 2023, and now it’s going to be 2024!
Read MoreGood Growing – December 27, 2023
Cultivating sunshine: Growing citrus indoors By Ken Johnson As we hunker down for winter, some of us may begin longing for summer’s warm, sunny days. Perhaps it’s the cold weather or the desire to return to gardening. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of opportunities to continue our gardens indoors. While we often associate citrus…
Read MoreImpaired driving threatens holiday joy: IDOT, ISP aim for safer roads to conclude the year
This holiday season, the Illinois Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Illinois State Police and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies, reminds the public that the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is underway through Jan. 2. With the primary goal to keep impaired drivers off Illinois roads during the holiday season, as…
Read MoreBusinesses in Southern Illinois go solar with help from USDA Rural Energy Grant
Three businesses in Southern Illinois, Alto Vineyards in Alto Pass, Teal Veterinary Services in Galatia, and Big John Super Foods Store in Eldorado, have converted to 100 percent solar power thanks to a federal grant. The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant gained additional funding from the Inflation Reduction Act in an effort…
Read MoreMcGlynn previously issued an injunction that was overturned by appellate court
By BETH HUNDSDORFER | Capitol News Illinois A southern Illinois federal judge officially declined to issue an injunction to delay the Jan. 1 registration requirement under the state’s assault weapons ban. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn issued the 34-page order on Friday. Gun rights advocates requested an emergency injunction to halt the registration of guns…
Read MoreNew laws taking effect Jan. 1 expand leave rights
Two laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2024, will expand leave rights for workers whose lives were impacted by violence. “In the wake of tragic loss, the last thing on an Illinoisan’s mind should be whether or not their job will still be there when they’re ready to return to work,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Revenue provides taxpayers with tips to prepare for next year’s tax season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is providing taxpayers with tips and alerting them to changes they may encounter when filing their 2023 state income taxes early next year. “The 2023 tax filing season is just around the corner and we want to ensure taxpayers are prepared and have the necessary documents and are also…
Read MoreGood Growing – December 20, 2023
In a stressful season, seek nature By Emily Swihart According to songwriters and composers Edward Pola and George Wyle, this is the most wonderful time of the year, but research indicates it may be that and more. According to the American Psychological Association, two in five adults experience an increase in stress levels between November…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – December 20, 2023
■ Sunday, Dec. 31 New Years Eve fireworks in Grafton at 10 p.m.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – December 20, 2023
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.
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