JCJ News
Ring those bells: 50th Annual Tree of Lights Campaign dings off
By Cory Davenport This year is the 50th Annual Tree of Lights Campaign for the Jersey County Service Extension Unit of the Salvation Army. The goal this year is $40,000 – a number that has not quite been reached in recent years. Jersey County Service Extension Unit Board Chair Richard Lott said he has faith…
Read MoreCome Home to Elsah for the Holidays
Take a step back in time this holiday season while strolling the historic streets of Elsah, often called the town that time forgot, during Elsah’s annual Home for the Holidays House Tour from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2. A total of 18 historic buildings will be open for the event, including eight…
Read MoreJerseyville Fire Code updates
In an effort to maintain the public safety, the Jerseyville City Council passed ordinance 1792, 7-11-2023 updating the required “Fire Code” to the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code and requiring the inspection and maintenance of private hydrants be performed annually. A “private hydrant” is a hydrant which has been installed for the purpose…
Read MoreGiannoulias announces long-awaited launch of State’s Monarch Butterfly Plate
After more than seven years, Illinois residents who placed deposits for the state’s Monarch Butterfly Specialty License Plate can finally redeem it, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today. The Monarch Butterfly License Plate is the first Universal Specialty Plate issued by the State of Illinois – even though the General Assembly approved it…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer files legislation to repeal TRUST Act
By Cory Davenport State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) blasted a plan from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker following the governor’s plan to spend as much as $160 million in taxpayer funds with the mission of providing shelter and job assistance to “thousands of migrants in Chicago.” The state representative issued a press release supporting his new…
Read MoreGood Growing – November 22, 2023
Wild cabbage to Labradoodles: A Thanksgiving tale of genetic selection By Chris Enroth Silky smooth potatoes, snappy green beans, bright sweet potatoes, deep green collards, and turkeys the size of Volkswagens. It is that time of year when someone in your family cooks like a chef on a reality TV show. Once the yelling ends…
Read More‘Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil – Cirque du Soleil’s First holiday themed show comes to The Fox
Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil is a holiday themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy and will be coming to the Fox Theatre from Wednesday, Nov. 29, to Sunday, Dec. 10.
Read MoreMake it to the table this Thanksgiving: Buckle up and drive sober
IDOT, ISP, local law enforcement partner on safety campaigns The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state are reminding the public to buckle up and drive sober this Thanksgiving. Motorists will see hundreds of additional seat belt enforcement zones and other enforcement patrols looking for seat belt law…
Read MoreIDPH reminds Illinoisans to protect loved ones from food-borne illnesses during Thanksgiving holiday
With the arrival of Thanksgiving and the season for family feasts, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to take precautions to protect everyone from foodborne illnesses, as well as those unwelcome guests, namely seasonal viruses. Hosts can protect their guests by following basic food safety steps, including keeping hot foods hot,…
Read MoreIllinois hunters harvest 262 turkeys during 2023 fall firearm season
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary statewide total of 262 wild turkeys during the 2023 fall firearm turkey season. The season dates were Oct. 21-29. The 2023 total compares with the statewide turkey harvest of 267 in 2022. The record harvest was set in 2005 when 1,218 birds were harvested. This year, 1,711 regular fall…
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