JCJ News
Real Estate Classes Offered at L&C this Summer Semester
Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different…
Read MoreWill County horse ranch to help with addiction recovery
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek An Illinois man who credits a good rehab program and working with horses for saving his life now helps others struggling with substance and alcohol addiction.
Read MoreIDPH Celebrates National Women’s Health Week 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is kicking off National Women’s Health Week 2025 with a video message from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton encouraging women in Illinois to take control of their health and well-being. Observed annually starting on Mother’s Day and running this year from May 11 to May 17, the theme for…
Read MoreInvasive plants in Illinois: Identifying solutions
By Andrew Holsinger, horticulture educator, Illinois Extension Invasive plants have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting continued monitoring and early detection as critical steps to prevent spread pathways of new emerging invasive species. These management strategies, referred to as Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) have resulted in the prevention of spread of invasive…
Read More“REC Fest” Spring Festival Returning to the National Great Rivers Museum
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, invites you to R.E.C. (Recreation, Exploration, and Conservation) Fest – the largest recreation and safety festival in the Riverbend! Kick off the summer season with your family on May 17 at the National Great Rivers Museum, in Alton, Illinois from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for this…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – May 15, 2025
One of the many things I love about spring is fresh rhubarb. I love rhubarb, especially in pie. Not everyone likes my rhubarb pie because I always use half the amount of sugar called for in the recipe. I love my rhubarb tart! If you are not a fan of making pies, I have two rhubarb…
Read MoreGetting ready to make a splash
JERSEY: No action taken on June Street rezoning
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council didn’t take any action on a petition to rezone property on June Street at their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 29. The petition was to rezone the property from R-2 to B-3 with intended use as a dance studio and youth recreation facility as DanceWorks Studios was looking to…
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