JCJ News
Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom
Limits already are in place in some Illinois school districts By BEN SZALINSKI [email protected] Capitol News Illinois Are cellphones a useful tool or a distraction in the classroom? According to Gov. JB Pritzker, they’re a distraction, and he has proposed banning them during classroom instruction.
Read MoreIllinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling
Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling. By Molly Parker & Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to…
Read MoreJERSEY: JCHS Theatre Department excited to present “Shrek the Musical”
By Steven Spencer Students and staff in the Jersey Community High School Theatre Department have been preparing for months getting ready for their spring musical and are excited to bring “Shrek the Musical” to the stage from Thursday, Mar. 13, to Sunday, Mar. 16. Since October the students have been hard at work preparing the…
Read MoreFriends of the Library raise $10,000 for children’s addition
Statewide Organization Plans to Conduct Their Annual Conference at Pere Marquette State Park
Pike and Greene join in opposition to AltonWorks national park plan
By Steven Spencer Pike County and Greene County are the latest to join in opposition to AltonWorks’ plan to create the “Great Rivers National Park.” Both Pike and Greene voted in favor of resolutions of opposition at their February meetings. Pike County voted unanimously on Monday, Feb. 24, citing their desire to protect private property…
Read MoreMWC Presents Luck of the Brawl on March 15 in Godfrey
Midwest Wrestling Coalition (MWC) is set to deliver another night of live professional wrestling with Luck of the Brawl on Saturday, Mar. 15, at the Alton-Wood River Sportsmen’s Club. Following the intensity of Blood Is in the Air, the stakes have never been higher, and some of the top competitors in the industry are ready…
Read MoreWe’re Baaaack … District 100 Foundation Dinner Auction Makes a Return
The District 100 Foundation is pleased to announce its popular Dinner Auction event is coming soon. This year’s theme is “POT O’GOLD FOR EDUCATION”. If you have not attended before, the Foundation invites you to be part of a night you will not forget. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Mar. 22, at the Jerseyville Knights…
Read MoreTri County Antique Club accepting scholarship applications
Three $500.00 Scholarships will be presented to the recipients from among the Calhoun, Jersey and Southwestern High Schools. The application is open to students who will be a 2025 high school graduate, and an active FFA and or/a 4-H member and who beginning with the 2025/2026 academic year will be enrolled full time (12+ hour)…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – March 6, 2025
Recently I had a taste for a really good steak, but was not feeling like cooking outside on the grill. So I tried this recipe that I found in a magazine some time ago. I thought it was wonderful, but it did leave my house a bit smokey for a bit. I think my exhaust fan…
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