JCJ News
Jerseyville approves Gold Star Mother and Family Day proclamation
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council approved a proclamation designating September 28 as Gold Star Mother and Family Day. Each year, Gold Star Mothers and Families Day honors and recognizes the mothers and family members who have lost loved ones while they were serving in the military. This year’s ceremony will take place at the…
Read MoreJerseyville approves tourism grants for T.E.E.N.S. Program and Strassenfest
By Steven Spencer The City of Jerseyville approved two tourism grant applications at the regular city council meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The first grant was approved for the Jerseyville Police Department T.E.E.N.S. Program for $1,000 for their Donut and Coffee 5K, that’s set for Saturday, Sept. 6. Officer Seth Tefertiller provided the council…
Read MoreSpanky Fest raises $15,000 for Grafton Police Department
By Steven Spencer The organizers of Spanky Fest presented a $15,000 check to the Grafton Police Department last week at the Grafton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The first annual Spanky Fest honored and remembered the legacy of former Grafton Police Chief Eric Spanton, who died in December of 2024, and raised an…
Read MoreJERSEY: Governor Pritzker issues Disaster Proclamation for Calhoun, Cook and Jersey counties
By Steven Spencer Governor JB Pritzker signed a Disaster Proclamation last Thursday, Aug. 21, regarding the July storm which brought heavy rainfall and significant damage to the area and local residents. The proclamation cites the need for Calhoun and Jersey to issue their own Local Disaster Proclamations following the July storm that caused flooding, property…
Read MoreLLCC President Charlotte Warren announces retirement
After two decades of distinguished leadership and service, Lincoln Land Community College President Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., has announced she will retire from her role as LLCC’s sixth president in June 2026. Dr. Warren shared the news in a heartfelt message to faculty and staff during the college’s annual convocation on the morning of Aug. 22.…
Read MoreHaunted experience raises money for James J. Eldred House
The 4th Annual Halloween Ghost Hunt returns to the James J. Eldred House, a landmark steeped in 19th-century charm and chilling lore. Built in 1861 by James J. Eldred, a prosperous farmer and one of the largest landowners in the region, the limestone house was designed in the Greek Revival style with touches of Italianate…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Fall flower visitors – Goldenrod soldier beetles
By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension As fall approaches, our landscapes begin to transition. Summer bloomers like purple coneflower, prairie blazing star, and milkweeds begin to fade while fall bloomers like asters and goldenrod begin their colorful displays. These plants are commonly covered in pollinators, one of which is the goldenrod soldier…
Read MoreBillboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
By Molly Parker Capitol News Illinois After strong community opposition, including a county board meeting where dozens of people spoke against it, the Proud Boys billboard that was put up near a high school in Clinton County was removed last Tuesday.
Read MoreSchool gun violence prevention bill sponsored by Davidsmeyer signed into law
Legislation sponsored by State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) to prevent school gun violence was signed into law on Friday. Representative Davidsmeyer filed his legislation after hearing of an incident in his district where a student threatened to commit an act of gun violence against another student. The victim told the school staff about the incident,…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 28, 2025
A few months ago, I had some wonderful brisket sandwiches. Recently I came across this recipe that just might be the same as those wonderful sandwiches I had before. I have not actually made this, but it does sound good.
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