JCJ News
Move, Mingle, and Stay Merry: Easy Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays
By Lisa Peterson Nutrition & Wellness Extension Educator The holidays are full of delicious treats and festivities, making it tempting to let health goals slide. But balancing seasonal indulgences with physical activity can keep you feeling great both physically and mentally. Contrary to popular belief, the average holiday weight gain is only about one pound,…
Read MoreThe stubborn beauty of oak leaves: marcescence explained
By Emily Swihart University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Three of my most prized trees are the oaks we planted in our front yard shortly after we moved. They share our front yard with a black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), red twig dogwoods (Cornus sericea), witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) and apple (Malus spp.) trees.
Read MoreStep into the New Year with Illinois Extension
Get this on your 2025 calendar! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Extension Educators, Susan Glassman and Lisa Peterson, for a fun, virtual lunchtime walk and talk! Each week, you’ll discover simple yet powerful tips to boost your health and well-being, all while getting active from your home or desk. Connect with peers, stay motivated,…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in and around Jersey County – December 5, 2024
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Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street.
Read MoreMore than 54,000 deer harvested during first weekend of Illinois firearm deer season
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24. Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 and 52,354 deer during the first firearm weekends in 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Read MoreJCBA’s 12 Days of Christmas “Shopping Adventure” Returns!
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) as the beloved *12 Days of Christmas Shopping Adventure* makes its return! Kicking off Monday, December 2nd, and running through Friday, December 13th, this event is the perfect way to explore, support, and celebrate local businesses in Jerseyville. Participating is easy…
Read MoreLewis and Clark State Historic Site to commemorate explorers’ 1803 arrival at Camp River Dubois on Dec. 14-15
The 221st anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s arrival at their Illinois winter encampment will be commemorated with the Arrival at Camp River Dubois event Dec. 14-15 at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County.
Read MoreCommunity Organizing in Climate Change and Environmental Justice
Mr. Darnell Tingle, Executive Director of United Congregations of Metro East (UCME) will speak about the role of community organizing in Climate Change and Environmental Justice.
Read MoreJacksonville Memorial Hospital released Community Health Needs Assessment Report
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital has completed its community health needs assessment report and listed four priorities online for the public to view. The priorities are cancer, healthy eating, heart disease and mental health. Mental health was also singled out as a system-wide priority for all five hospitals in Memorial Health. JMH has developed an implementation plan…
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