JCJ News
Midwest Wrestling Coalition Presents “Unfinished Business” this Saturday
The Midwest Wrestling Coalition (MWC) returns to the Alton-Wood River Sportsmen’s Club on Saturday, April 12, with “Unfinished Business,” a high-energy, family-friendly professional wrestling event featuring some of the biggest names in independent wrestling today. Following three crowd-packed events in 2025, MWC continues to deliver unforgettable live action and community-centered entertainment. This April event brings…
Read MoreChestnut Health Systems offering free NARCAN training
Chestnut Health Systems offers free NARCAN® and free training on how and when to use it. The free training is virtual, on Zoom, so you can attend without leaving your home. You can attend anonymously. The training is user-friendly, easy and interesting. There are no tests or quizzes. The training is offered every 3rd Thursday…
Read MoreApril Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for April. April 1 2025 fishing regulations go into effect Statewide Go online to review and download the 2025 Illinois Fishing Regulation Information Guide, available in English and Spanish. New in the guide this year: Family-friendly places to fish…
Read MoreApril is safe digging month in Illinois
In observance of safe digging month, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding citizens they can reduce utility outages by calling 811. The state’s annual proclamation is a reminder to professional excavators and DIY homeowners alike to call 811 to safely mark utility lines before starting a digging project. “The warmer weather can inspire us…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – April 10, 2025
Recently I had several people tell me I never printed their recipes that they had sent to me via e-mail. I do not know why, but I never got those recipes. So, if you have sent me recipes and I did not print them, I am so sorry. Please consider sending them again to [email protected]. Don’t…
Read MoreGOOD GROWING: Early Spring Bramble Care – April 10, 2025
By Chris Enroth, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension Are you daydreaming of future cobblers, crumbles, jams, jellies, and pies? If you grow your own cane fruit/brambles in early spring, while the plants are still dormant, it is an important time for plant pruning and care. These tasks need to take place before plants leaf…
Read MoreRiver system greatly affected by ‘weather whiplash’
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Weather has changed over the past century when much of the river infrastructure was built, according to Madelynn Wuestenberg, Iowa State University Extension weather and climate specialist.
Read MoreRiders Up! Hobby Horse Race Debuts in Grafton
Hobby Horse racing is coming to Grafton Winery The Vineyards on April 26 and organizers are looking for creative and athletic teams to help round out the field of competitors.
Read MoreAdventuring with Audubon, Prince Max, and Karl
Our region is renowned for its association with explorers such as Lewis and Clark. However, numerous other legendary adventurers and naturalists have traversed this remarkable confluence. One notable figure is John James Audubon. Join us for an engaging presentation by the talented Brian Fox Ellis, who will bring Audubon to life at Hayner Library on…
Read MoreGood Growing: Help! My Forsythia isn’t blooming like it used to
By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension Forsythias are planted for their stunning floral display in early spring. Have you ever seen a forsythia bush and for some reason, maybe there are only blooms at the very top and the sides are barren of flowers, or maybe wondered why it didn’t bloom at…
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