JCJ News
Planning and zoning recommends rezoning on South Washington
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Planning and Zoning Board met last Thursday, May 15, to discuss rezoning the property at 209 South Washington Street. The petition was submitted by Tammy Shireman to rezone the property from R-5 to B-3, with special use for alcohol. Shireman said the property will be used for an event space,…
Read MoreMemorial Day Ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday
By Steven Spencer The annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, starting at 9 a.m. in Jerseyville. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. on West Prairie Street, next to Wells Norris, proceed north on State Street to Prairie street and then proceed east to Oak Grove Cemetery. The ceremony…
Read MoreJersey County Health Department Hosts Free Community Lunch and Learn on Adverse Childhood Experiences
The Jersey County Health Department invites community members to a free Lunch and Learn event focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Friday, May 23, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the JCHD East Annex Community Meeting Room, located at 220 East County Road, Jerseyville, IL. This informative session…
Read MoreThe Legacy of the Family Fishing Fair: A Community Treasure
By Gretchen Steele Outdoor Illinois Journal For 36 years, the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair at Pere Marquette State Park has been a cornerstone of outdoor education and recreation, bringing together families, volunteers and organizations in a celebration of fishing and conservation. At the heart of this enduring event is Scott Isringhausen, a dedicated figure…
Read MoreRaging Rivers WaterPark Kicks Off Exciting 2025 Season
Raging Rivers WaterPark is set to make a splash as it opens for its 36th season. This summer promises more excitement than ever, with Season Pass holders enjoying a host of exclusive perks. In addition to unlimited park admission, pass holders will receive a complimentary ticket to the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Indy Car event…
Read MoreIDPH Reports First Mosquito Pool in Illinois to Test Positive for West Nile Virus in 2025 Found in Winnebago County
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting that the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year was collected on May 9 in Rockford by the Winnebago County Health Department. The specimen tested positive for WNV on May 12. “The news of the first batch…
Read MoreU.S.-UK trade deal covers ag, ethanol
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom will create a $5 billion opportunity for new exports for U.S. farmers, including more than $700 million in ethanol exports and $250 million in other agricultural products. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the historic trade deal May…
Read MoreIDOT reminds motorist to be alert for cleanup crews
The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to be on the alert for crews picking up litter across the state, encouraging everyone to help keep Illinois roads clean and protect the environment by putting trash where it belongs and remembering to “Put a Lid on Litter!” “Just a little litter might…
Read MoreGood Growing: Are You Falling for These Gardening Myths?
By Chris Enroth, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension During my time as an Illinois Extension educator, I have run across many garden myths. Too many to keep track of. But some myths keep on coming up in teaching and talking with Illinoisians. Some myths are more localized, while others are widespread and often touted…
Read MoreIllinois seeks to prevent feds from tying funding for states to immigration enforcement
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 19 other Democratic attorneys general filed a pair of lawsuits against the Trump administration policies designed to block federal funding to states that don’t carry out U.S. immigration enforcement. According to the lawsuits, recently enacted policies at the U.S. departments of Homeland Security…
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