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State cracks down on Chicago gas utility as other utilities ask for rate increase
By Lily Carey and Andrew Adams Capitol News State regulators on Thursday ordered Chicago’s natural gas utility, Peoples Gas, to abandon its approach to a long-beleaguered pipeline replacement program. Consumer advocates praised the decision, but the company said the decision could cost customers. Meanwhile, natural gas utilities in the suburbs and downstate are asking regulators…
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I hope you all survived the snow and bitter cold! If you are a regular reader of this column, you know that I love soup! And this cold weather had me wanting to make a new recipe sent to me from my sister who lives in Florida. Gail says “this may be the most delicious soup…
Read MoreFinancial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers
By Ashley Soriano and Medill Illinois News Bureau The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing for their impact – even as they wait years for Congress to pass long-term federal spending legislation.
Read MoreJERSEY: City of Grafton approves funding for ferry appraisal
By Steven Spencer The Grafton City Council approved a motion to use $2,500 from the Grafton Ferry Funds for a fair market value appraisal of two Calhoun Ferry Company vessels during their regular council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. George Andres, Ferry Task Force Committee Chair, explained to the council that the committee has been…
Read MoreJerseyville Planning and Zoning approve motion for Illinois Valley Community Day Services building
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Planning and Zoning Board approved a motion to amend the zoning of 313 South June Street from R-2 to B-3, on Thursday, Feb. 20, which will go to the City Council for final approval at their next meeting. The petition for rezoning was submitted by the Illinois Valley Economic Development…
Read MoreJerseyville City Council approves grant for Jr. Panther Athletics
By Angela Weeks On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Jerseyville City Council met in Council Chambers to approve minutes from the last meeting, approve bills as presented, and discuss new business. Among the new business, a motion was approved authorizing and directing Whitt Law, LLC to file an appearance with The Property Tax Appeal Board to…
Read MoreJersey educators selected for Illinois State Board of Education awards
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community Unit School District 100 has announced that three of the district’s educators have been chosen by the Illinois State Board of Education as recipients of “Those Who Excel Awards.” Becca Leslie, JCHS Librarian, received the Award of Meritorious Service. The Award for Meritorious Service is presented to educators who have…
Read MoreJCHS alum published in scientific journal
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community High School graduate Miranda Jackson was recently published in “Microplastics” for her study on the effects of microplastics on fish embryos and daphnids. “Microplastics” is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes topics on the science and technology of primary and secondary microplastics. After graduating from JCHS in 2015,…
Read More4-H: A Legacy Built to Last
By Jessica Jaffry 4-H Youth Development Educator Founded in 1902 with the goal of connecting public school education to rural life, 4-H has grown into America’s largest youth development organization. With satellites in over 70 countries and more than 7 million members worldwide, 4-H’s success story is remarkable. But what makes this organization, rooted in…
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau Celebrates 40th Anniversary
A focus on economic and community development will continue to drive a financially stable tourism economy in southwest Illinois, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said during the Bureau’s annual Tourism Summit held today at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey. Speaking to a sold-out venue of over 500…
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