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Pritzker signs measure allowing new small-scale nuclear technology in Illinois
By JERRY NOWICKI & ANDREW ADAMS | Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law a measure that will allow for the limited development of new nuclear power generation technology in the state. The measure, House Bill 2473, does not allow new large-scale power generation facilities like the six plants that are…
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.…
Read MoreWhat to know about Illinois’ assault weapons ban
By ANDREW ADAMS | Capitol News Illinois Gun owners face a Jan. 1 deadline to register their assault weapons with the state under Illinois’ assault weapons law. But between lawsuits and ongoing policymaking, the exact guns, accessories and ammunition covered under the Protect Illinois Communities Act remain unclear to many gun rights advocates, who point…
Read MoreColdwell Banker Brown Realtors Raises Over $6,000 for St. Jude
Locally-owned Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors (CBBR) recently donated $6,925 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of a nationwide effort the company is making to support the nonprofit. Including this amount, CBBR has donated $32,850 to St. Jude over the past four years.
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 MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – December 6, 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.
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – December 6, 2023
■ Saturday, Dec. 9 Santa will visit the Jerseyville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to read a story and let you tell him what you want for Christmas. Call the library to register to attend.
Read MoreJERSEY: Historic House Tour welcomes potential new residents to Elsah
By Cory Davenport The Historic Elsah Foundation was formed in 1971 as a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of their idyllic river village, and it only has one annual fundraiser – its historic house tour. Blair Smith, who owns and operates the general store in town headed the event. Though he spent most of…
Read MoreSeveral evacuated in Tuesday morning fire
By Cory Davenport The Jerseyville Fire Department responded to a fire at the Jersey Manor Apartments around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. With the help of several local agencies, including mutual aid from the Brighton and QEM Fire Departments, as well as the Jerseyville Police Department, Jersey County Sheriff’s Office, and Jersey Community Hospital, the Jerseyville Fire…
Read MoreHo Ho Ho! Massive gathering of Santas coming to Grafton this weekend
By Cory Davenport To get more folks to Grafton in the slow season, the Grafton Chamber of Commerce has gotten creative. One of the incarnations, which is in its fifth year, is quite possibly the holliest, jolliest scheme of them all – SantaCon. Chaired by Tara Point owner and operator, Alison Rohan (who also is…
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