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JCH Star Award
The JCH April Star Award was presented to Jalen Newingham, Environmental Services Assistant at JCH. Jalen is recognized for going above and beyond daily to help her entire team and excel in her job. This award is sponsored by JCH Healthcare and Andrea Sherman Yoder. (Submitted photo)
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Jerseyville Police Department and Jersey County Against Drugs Coalition team up with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners the: Jerseyville Police Department and the Jersey County Against Drugs Coalition will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
Read MoreSocial Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors
AARP urges Illinois lawmakers to enact policies to strengthen Social Security services By ISABELLA SCHOONOVER Medill Illinois News Bureau [email protected] The Illinois chapter of AARP played a role in the Trump administration reversing itself and allowing Social Security beneficiaries to have the option of filing for benefits over the phone.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – April 24, 2025
I was at a friend’s house recently and she served a wonderfully amazing Strawberry cake. It was delicious with a scoop of ice cream, or you could serve it with a dollop of whipped cream. I would say that this is a wonderful spring dessert but really it would be good all year around. Thank you…
Read MoreBlessing Health System shines spotlight on organ and tissue donation
Interested members of the public are invited to gather with Blessing Health and Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network staff at a flag raising to mark Donate Life Month. The flag raising takes place at the flagpole in front of Blessing Hospital at 11:30 am, Friday, April 25. In addition to witnessing the…
Read MoreIllinois Supreme Court eliminates fees in minor guardianship and small claims cases
The Illinois Supreme Court announced last week amendments to M.R. Order 29741 which will eliminate filing and appearance fees in minor guardianship cases and appearance fees in small claim cases. The amended rules are effective October 1, 2025. “The Illinois Supreme Court is always looking to remove barriers to access to justice in our state,”…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer’s school gun violence prevention bill passes House
Legislation sponsored by State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) to prevent school gun violence was unanimously passed by the Illinois House of Representatives last week. 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…
Read MoreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month
Established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month has become a way for the community to support those affected by or dealing with Alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption through activities, events, educational materials, and conversations to create…
Read MoreGood Growing: Wild ginger: A native groundcover for shady gardens
By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes. It is native to the woodlands of eastern North America, including Illinois. Wild ginger prefers shady areas with moist, well-drained soils…
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