JCJ News
Be the GOAT
By Hailey Heineman | For the Jersey County Journal Jersey Community High School art classes assisted a good cause by painting portraits of goats that will be auctioned off to raise money for African children in need. This assignment was led by art teacher Megan Mitchell, who utilized her connections with people around the world…
Read MoreLet’s Cook!
Are you looking for one more kind of cookie to make for Christmas? I tried theses Grinch Cookies last year and thought they were so good I had to make them this year. They look so pretty and colorful on a cookie tray.
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court refuses to block assault weapons ban as full legal challenges progress
Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional By PETER HANCOCK The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders last week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to the law are still being heard in lower courts.
Read MoreThe Tony & Grammy Award Winning Musical JAGGED LITTLE PILL coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Producers Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David and Eva Price are pleased to announce that Julie Reiber, Benjamin Eakeley and Teralin Jones will officially join the North American Tour of the Tony and Grammy award-winning musical Jagged Little Pill in the roles of Mary Jane Healy, Steve Healy and Frankie Healy as they make a…
Read MoreYouth Learn by Doing
University of Illinois Extension held a holiday wreath making workshop on Tuesday, December 5 at the Jersey County Extension Office for youth ages 8-18 years. U of I Horticulture Extension Educator, Andrew Holsinger, and 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator, Jessica Jaffry, guided youth through different types of foliage used to create wreaths, and how to…
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – December 13, 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. Thursday,…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – December 13, 2023
■ Saturday, Dec. 16 Key Events open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the Feyerabend Building
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the Feyerabend Building, 201 East Spruce Street.
Read MoreOrnaments from nature
By Andrew Holsinger As the vibrant colors and fragrances of flowers have faded from the outdoor landscape, the journey towards winter compels us to seek solace and beauty indoors. Embracing nature by incorporating its elements into our holiday décor is a delightful way to infuse warmth and creativity into the winter season. One enchanting avenue…
Read MoreIDNR concludes record-breaking invasive carp removal effort on Upper Illinois River
Illinois Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists, with support from contracted commercial fishers and biologists from the Illinois River Biological Station, wrapped up a 10-day intensive harvest operation in the Starved Rock pool of the Illinois River, resulting in the removal of an astonishing 750,000 pounds of silver carp between Nov. 27 and Dec. 6.
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