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Jersey County Journal

Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau receives over $2 million in grants

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By Steven Spencer Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced $6.3 million in grant funding that has been awarded as a part of their efforts to boost tourism in the state of Illinois. Funding was awarded to 36 different grantees through three different grant programs including the Route 66 Grant…

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JERSEY: Area Democratic committees host meeting with Congresswoman Budzinski

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By Steven Spencer The local Democratic committees of Jersey, Calhoun, Greene and Macoupin counties hosted a town hall meeting in Jerseyville last Saturday, June 28, with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. Congresswoman Budzinski opened the event by speaking to residents about a variety of issues including Medicaid, veterans assistance, fiscal responsibility, and Iran before addressing questions from…

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City of Jerseyville appropriations up for public inspection

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By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville City Council approved a motion at the Tuesday, June 24, meeting for the 2025-2026 appropriations ordinance to be placed for public inspection and set a date for a public hearing. The ordinance is currently available for public inspection and the public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at…

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Senator Jil Tracy running for re-election

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By Steven Spencer Senator Jil Tracy announced her re-election campaign last week for the Illinois Senate. In the announcement, Senator Tracy said she will remain focused on faith, family and fiscal responsibility for the twelve counties she serves in the 50th Senate District. She also criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budgeting and higher taxes that continue…

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Holiday Weekend Closure Hours at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

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The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close overnight access to Riverlands Way, Maple Island, Ellis Island, and Lincoln Shields Recreation Area in West Alton for the Fourth of July Weekend. Riverlands Way will be closed each of the following timeframes: July 3rd from 10:00pm through July 4th at 7:00am July…

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ThriVe Metro East Names Jacqueline Duty as New Executive Director to Lead Ministry into Next Chapter of Growth

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ThriVe Metro East is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacqueline “Jackie” Duty as its new Executive Director, following the resignation of former director Cara Paschal earlier this year. The Board of Directors conducted a careful and prayerful search, seeking a leader with the marketing expertise and digital strategy experience to expand outreach and serve…

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IL Rural Health Association’s 36th Annual Educational conference set for Champaign

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The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) will host its 36th Annual Educational Conference July 30-31st at the I-Hotel in Champaign.   The Conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, while networking and learning best practices from their counterparts throughout the state. Online registration and a detailed Conference…

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