JCJ News
JERSEY: Jerseyville Planning and Zoning votes against rezoning on June Street
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Planning and Zoning Board did not approve a petition requesting to rezone the property at 320 South June Street and will send their recommendation to the Jerseyville City Council for final approval. The Planning and Zoning Board met last Thursday, April 17, to discuss the petition submitted by Adam Krueger…
Read MoreCommunity showing support for CASA
Grafton holds annual Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Grafton was able to keep the kids dry and avoid last weekend’s rain by holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at Red Hawk Park. The city said the event was a huge success with smiles from ear to ear as kids got a chance to meet the Easter…
Read MoreGot Faith? Weekend coming up in May
By Steven Spencer In support of Got Faith? Ministries’ efforts to feed and inspire the hungry the community is recognizing the first weekend of May as Got Faith? Weekend. In recognition of Got Faith? Weekend local businesses throughout the county will be offering specials and discounts to folks who come in wearing a Got Faith?…
Read MoreJerseyville approves vacation of Lovejoy Street
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council approved an ordinance vacating a portion of Lovejoy Street last week during their regular council meeting. During a brief public hearing on the ordinance, Attorney William Strang said the property is right next to Kansas City Southern Railway, now Canadian Pacific Kansas City, on one side of the street.…
Read MoreEar, Nose & Throat specialty physician joins OSF Medical Group in Alton
OSF Medical Group in Alton is pleased to announce an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialty physician has been added to its medical staff to better serve the otolaryngology and rhinology health care needs of Riverbend region patients. Ayham Alkarmi, M.D., is accepting new patients at OSF Medical Group – Otolaryngology, located at #2 Saint…
Read MorePared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
By Peter Hancock Capitol News The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right to compete in non-school events or on non-school teams during the same season in which they play for their school. The House voted 68-39 on April 9 to pass a scaled-back version of…
Read MorePiano and flute recital Sunday
Students of Margaret Ann Voke will perform at a piano and flute recital on Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 1200 S. Liberty Street in Jerseyville. The musicians will perform a variety of flute solos, piano solos, piano duets, and piano trios. The following students will be performing: Charlee Burch,…
Read MoreHomeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
By MOLLY PARKER and BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor, Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said it’s still alive — and she’s working on changes recommended by fellow lawmakers to get it passed. “We recognize that there’s some more…
Read MoreSecretary of State Mobile DMV to Appear at University of Illinois Extension
The Illinois Secretary of State’s mobile Driver Services unit will be at University of Illinois Extension in Hardin, Illinois on Friday, May 9, 2025. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 818 S. Park. Representatives of the Secretary of State’s office will be on hand to assist with renewing or correcting…
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