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State appeals court tosses proposal for new transmission line in central Illinois
By ANDREW ADAMS | Capitol News Illinois An appeals court last week reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an 800-mile, high-voltage transmission line, setting up a possible fight at the state’s Supreme Court. The Grain Belt Express, or GBX, is owned by Chicago-based Invenergy and is meant to carry…
Read MoreGood Growing–Pesticide Pitfalls: Common misuses and what to do if you’ve made a mistake
By Chris Enroth | University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator You sprayed what? Where? There are a few occasions when it is a good thing people can’t read my facial expressions over the phone. One of those situations is when I get a phone call where someone has used a pesticide that is way off-label.…
Read MorePlan now for fall guided adventures
Stunning Autumn colors are just around the corner which means it time to make plans now to view them in all their glory on a Fall Foliage and History guided tour in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois. Tickets are on sale now for the popular scenic tours which highlight the brilliant…
Read MoreGTI bringing broadband to underserved and unserved areas of Jersey County
By Steven Spencer Residents in rural, underserved and unserved areas will soon see an increase in internet speeds with the help of some federal and state grants received by Grafton Technologies Inc. (GTI) for expanding broadband in the community. GTI applied for the Connect Illinois Grant in 2020 and was able to improve service in…
Read MoreColten Skinner encourages everyone to step out of their comfort zone after entering bodybuilding competition
By Steven Spencer Local author Colten Skinner is encouraging everyone to not be afraid to step out of their comfort zone after competing in his first bodybuilding competition the Tournament of Titans INBA PNBA PRO/AM on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Kirkland Theatre in Tulsa/Broken Arrow, OK. Skinner said it wasn’t easy and he had…
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Pam Heitzig appointed vacancy on Jersey 100 School Board
By Steven Spencer Pam Heitzig was appointed to the Jersey Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education during a special board meeting held on Monday, Aug. 12. Heitzig took the oath of office during the meeting filling the vacancy left by former Board President Greg Brown. Brown’s resignation was announced during the June board…
Read MoreGrafton says goodbye to summer at Family Fun Day
By Steven Spencer The City of Grafton held their annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Red Hawk Park. The city expressed their thanks for the Family Fun Day Committee in a press release for setting up another successful salute to summer as the school year begins. “A big thank you to Christine…
Read MoreIllinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns record $301 million to residents in Fiscal Year 2024
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $301 million to 321,558 Illinois residents through the state’s missing money program during Fiscal Year 2024. “Putting money back in people’s pockets helps families and our state’s economy,” Frerichs said. “This money belongs with its rightful owners, and we have added tools to return more of it.”…
Read MorePotatoes: nutritional powerhouse or misunderstood veggie?
By Lisa Peterson University of Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Do you love celebrating food holidays? Fun fact: Monday, August 19, is National Potato Day! Potatoes are one of the most fertile vegetables, but they often get a bad name. There are over 200 different varieties of potatoes, and the United States is the fifth…
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