JCJ News
Jerseyville City Council approves TIF grants
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved two TIF grants for building improvements at their regular council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. After approval of the previous meeting minutes, and approval of the bills the council went on to new business. Only two items were on the agenda under new business. The first item…
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes contributes to record tourism growth in Illinois
Tourism continues to grow in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois with visitor spending surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest data provided by Tourism Economics, a global tourism research firm, which measures the number of visitors as well as their impact on Illinois’ economy during the 2023 calendar year. The six…
Read MoreHeroes Hunting Foundation Donates $10,000 to the National Memorial of Military Ascent
With the Native American Chaplain, Warren Gohl, recently in town for a series of events, The Heroes Hunting Foundation made a special visit to City Hall and the site of the Grafton Memorial to deliver a check for $10,000.
Read MoreLittle Miss Jersey County joins in the fun at Kampsville Summer Celebration
Little Miss Jersey County Kylie Muntz made a stop in Kampsville over the weekend to enjoy the fun at the Kampsville Summer Celebration and join in the cookie stacking competition. (Diane Brangenberg/River County News)
Read MoreGrowth in Illinois Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Up in July
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.2 percentage point to 5.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,900 in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The June revised unemployment rate was 5.0 percent, unchanged from the…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening In and around Jersey County Area – August 22, 2024
■ Saturday, Aug. 24 and 25 Tri-County Antique Club Olden Days Festival 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tri-County Antique Club Grounds.
Read MoreIllinois Valley Senior Citizens menu – August 22, 2024
Reservations must be made by 12 p.m. prior to the day you wish to eat. If you have made reservations and cannot attend, please notify the center at 618-498-3483. Whole wheat bread served daily except when noted with (*). 2% milk served daily. The menu may be subject to change based on product availability.
Read MoreWednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville – August 22, 2024
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 MoreFarmland prices climb; rental rates set record
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Farmland values continue to rise but show signs of cooling off compared to increases in recent years.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 22, 2024
Several years ago I printed a recipe for a dessert, and I’d like to share it again for you newer readers. I have a family member who usually does not care for desserts, but when I first made this he raved about it!
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