JCJ News
JERSEY: Jerseyville approves funding for tourism marketing
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council met on Monday, Dec. 23, to discuss a few tourism matters before the Christmas holiday. During the meeting, council approved a resolution regarding a letter of support recognizing Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau as the certified destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Jerseyville. The city said…
Read MoreFrom Garden to Kitchen: the Versatility of Peppermint
By Emily Swihart University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Although the weather outside may be frightful, the Good Growing team wants to wish you and yours a season of peace, joy, and rest. Enjoy this final article from our team in 2024. Thank you for your support and dedication and cheers to you as you…
Read MoreIDNR encourages starting new year with a First Day Hike
New laws taking effect in new year
By Steven Spencer A number of new laws are taking effect in Illinois in the new year including new minimum wage laws and some regarding artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. In addition to minimum wage raising to $15 an hour, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to include information on salary and benefits…
Read MoreJCJ Year in Review July-December
July The Jerseyville community is one step closer to its new library after last week’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Jerseyville Public Library’s expansion project. Library Director Judy Pruitt said the library staff is honored to serve the community by supporting and encouraging literacy, facilitating access to content and providing a safe space for neighbors to…
Read MoreSubmissions Open for 2025 World Water Day Photo Contest
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECSM) is now accepting entries for the 2025 World Water Day Photo Contest. This year’s theme is Textures and Tones of the River. The submission deadline is February 14, 2025. Contestants may submit one photo per category. Each participant will have one photo professionally printed (cost covered…
Read MoreIllinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
By Ben Szalinski Capital News The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019. Beginning New Year’s Day, Illinois workers making minimum wage will see wages rise by $1 and tipped workers will see their paychecks bump to…
Read MoreIllinois State Museum announces new director
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced Jenn Edginton will serve as director of the Illinois State Museum, a division of IDNR. Edginton has been the interim director of the Illinois State Museum since February 2023. She joined the museum in January 2021 as director of interpretation. Prior to that, she worked at…
Read MoreState Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $27,000 To The Salvation Army
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned $27,100 in I-CASH missing money to The Salvation Army, the charitable organization widely known for its iconic Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign. The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social services in the world. “We make an extra effort at this time of year to return money…
Read MoreIDPH Announces that Illinois Respiratory Surveillance Data Show Uptick in Seasonal Illnesses
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the state’s overall respiratory illness level has moved up from Low to Moderate, meaning that Illinoisans face an increased chance of exposure to seasonal illnesses as families are gathering to celebrate the holidays.
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