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Illinois EPA Announces New Funding Round for Unsewered Communities Planning Grants
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a new funding opportunity to assist communities where there are currently no wastewater collection and/or treatment facilities. Illinois EPA is making $1 million available for grants through the Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program, which will assist small and disadvantaged communities in developing a project…
Read MoreIDNR announces changes to management partnership with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are announcing changes to management responsibilities at the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. About 2,600 acres at Eckert’s Woods and Speaker Lake sub-impoundments will be returned to the USACE for wildlife management efforts.
Read MorePay Transparency Law Takes Effect Jan. 1
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding job seekers and employers that, effective January 1, 2025, all job postings made by employers with 15 or more employees will need to include pay scale and benefit information. This amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (IL EPA) was contained in HB 3129, passed…
Read MoreIBM will build new quantum computer in state-backed technology park
By Andrew Adams Capital News IBM, the tech giant known for revolutionizing computing over the past 70 years, is setting up shop on Chicago’s South Side to develop what could be the field’s next big leap: quantum technology. It’s part of a multi-year effort from Gov. JB Pritzker, state officials and economic development groups to…
Read MoreJERSEY: City of Jerseyville celebrates rededication of Susnig Center
By Steven Spencer The City of Jerseyville celebrated the legacy, compassion and commitment of Joseph Susnig with a rededication ceremony of the Susnig Center on Saturday. Originally constructed in 1980 the Susnig Center recently received a major remodel and upgrade. With construction complete, the city took the opportunity to not only celebrate the remodel but…
Read MoreCounty Board approves committees and appointments
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board held a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, and approved the new committee appointments following the board’s reorganizational meeting and swearing-in of new board members early this month. During the county officials’ reports, the County Clerk discussed a resolution regarding fees charged by the County Recorder of…
Read MoreJake Shane promoted to Sergeant with Jerseyville Police Department
By Angela M. Weeks On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Jerseyville City Council met where Police Chief Brad Blackorby congratulated Jake Shane for his recent promotion to Sergeant. Sgt. Shane’s family came to witness the congratulations and stand in support of Sgt. Shane who has worked with the department for more than eight years. Another congratulations…
Read MoreJCH Foundation Resale Shop makes large donation towards new ambulance
ICC approves Illinois American Water rate adjustments
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued a decision last week on the Illinois American Water wastewater and water rates for customers after reviewing the company’s initial rate change request filed earlier this year. “The ICC’s decision reduces Illinois American Water’s rate request by approximately 30 percent for an overall increase of $110…
Read MoreIDNR continues monitoring for avian influenza mortality in waterfowl during seasonal migration
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) would like to remind the public to report any large mortality events of waterfowl and other waterbirds during seasonal migrations. Several dozen waterbirds, primarily snow geese, have died of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Baldwin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Randolph County recently.…
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