Jersey County Journal
Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts district court by 17 states, argues an executive order signed in January by President Donald Trump that directs federal agencies to take “appropriate steps…
Read MorePaddlers take to the Mississippi for annual Firecracker Race
By Steven Spencer Paddlers will be gathering on the Mississippi River this weekend for the Mississippi River Water Trail’s annual Firecracker Race.
Read MoreGrain Belt’s $4.9 billion loan cancelled
By Carmen Ensinger Landowners in Greene, Scott and Jersey counties will be thrilled to learn that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) cancelled a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express transmission line project.
Read MoreGreene Courthouse gets new flags donated
By Carmen Ensinger Walking into the Greene County Courthouse, when one reaches the rotunda, take a look up and notice the new addition – six flags donated by a Greene County resident.
Read MoreRoodhouse considers bringing back Haunted Hayride
By Carmen Ensinger At a recent Roodhouse City Council meeting, the council discussed bringing back the Haunted Hayride at the Roodhouse Rez.
Read MoreCarrollton woman’s photo chosen as winning entry in contest
By Carmen Ensinger State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is pleased to announce the second winning entry in his 100th District Photo Contest.
Read MorePritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
By Ben Szalinski Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 Thursday, which would require the State Board of Education and a children’s behavioral health team within the governor’s office to develop procedures and make mental health materials available to school districts. The…
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: Small Town Supervision
I was enjoying a slice of pie, skimming the headlines in the paper, when my mouth fell open in astonishment: Well, get over it. I grew up in a small town. My every movement has been recorded since the day of my birth. Yes, it was intrusive. Yes, I sometimes hated it. But there was…
Read MoreOUTDOOR TRUTHS: Persuing Pain
For nearly 20 years I have been going to Missouri to hunt during the first week of November. My schedule has always been the same. Arrive one morning, hang a tree stand late that morning, and hunt that afternoon. I like for my first hunt to be in the afternoon so that everything is situated…
Read MoreRIDGE RUNNER CHRONICLES: Is This the Future of College Football?
I don’t follow college football anymore. With the new portal rules, the influx of big money (thanks to NIL and alums who are way too rich) and the confusing and ongoing ramifications of the House v NCAA settlement, it just adds to the list of things that get me confused; college football is becoming much…
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