Jersey County Journal
River County News print publication begins next week
By Steven Spencer Next week will be the first issue of the River County News. As announced last month, Better Newspapers, Inc. and River County News are combining the five county papers produced at the Jerseyville office into one weekly publication. Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Calhoun News-Herald, Greene Prairie Press, Jersey County Journal,…
Read MoreStars, guitars and southern charm take over the 2025 Calhoun County Fair
Dust off your boots and get ready to two-step under the stars as country music comes to the Calhoun County Fair. On Thursday, Sept. 4, the fairgrounds will come alive with the twang of guitars, the stomp of boots, and the unforgettable sound of live country music as we welcome Jake Maurer to the stage.…
Read MoreThe Golden Thread: A Transformative Art Exhibition
What is The Golden Thread? Is it time? Mental wellness? Nature? Spirit? This exhibition explores the invisible, yet powerful, connections between the seeds of time, wellness, nature, and spirit. Inspired by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and the historical use of tarot, The Golden Thread invites reflection on the healing energy of artistic creation, human sexuality,…
Read MoreQuincy Art Center Presents Joe Conover Retrospective
Quincy Art Center is proud to present the Joe Conover Retrospective, a celebration of the artistic achievements of area artist Joe Conover. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a special artist talk at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.…
Read MoreVariety on display at GCHS during GCD
By Carmen Ensinger If you have gone through the Greene County Historical Society in past years during Greene County Days and think there is no reason to go again this year – think again. For the first time in many years, volunteer staffers had the opportunity to explore a second floor storage room this summer…
Read MoreThere’s a whole lot of java brewing during Javapalooza
Celebrate the love of the bean – the coffee bean that is – over the next two months during the Great Rivers & Routes Javapalooza. Latte lovers and coffee connoisseurs can sample a variety of specialty coffees created just for this coffee-centric event which runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. A total of sixteen…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Addresses Estate Tax and Fuel Policy
On the first day of the Farm Progress Show, Governor JB Pritzker visited the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) and IL Corn, “Your Demand Destination” tent to discuss issues impacting farmers across Illinois. Illinois Soybean Association discussed two very important issues with him—the estate tax and support for biofuels, including concerns with how proposed low carbon…
Read MoreTrump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at pushing Illinois to reverse its law that eliminated cash bail. The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the Office of…
Read MoreHere Comes the Boom, live pro wrestling returning to Godfrey
The Midwest Wrestling Coalition (MWC) is set to deliver another night of high-octane professional wrestling as it presents Here Comes the Boom on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Alton Wood River Sportsman Club at 3109 Godfrey Road in Godfrey. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell time at 7 p.m. Following the success of August’s…
Read MoreDaley, LaHood discuss rebooted ‘fair maps’ campaign in Illinois
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Two veteran federal officials from Illinois are relaunching an effort to amend the Illinois Constitution and end partisan gerrymandering in state legislative districts. Bill Daley, a Democrat from Chicago who served as secretary of commerce under President Bill Clinton, and Ray LaHood, a former Republican member of Congress from…
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