Jersey County Journal
Illinois license plate cameras used illegally by out-of-state police, Giannoulias says
Data shared between departments for immigration, abortion-related investigations By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois The state of Illinois is investigating an automatic license plate reader system used in a northwest suburb after a Texas sheriff accessed the system to look for a woman who recently had an abortion. This and hundreds of other searches, according…
Read MoreRaoul’s office to receive $15.7M budget increase for operations
Lawmakers approved more than AG requested for growing workload, Trump litigation By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois In a year when many state agencies received little or no funding increase, state lawmakers this year approved an increase of $15.7 million, or 22.4%, for general operating expenses in Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office. That General Revenue…
Read MoreIllinois Secretary of State Office raises awareness to prevent elder financial abuse
To coincide with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which was Sunday, June 15, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has partnered with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to highlight the tragic link between social isolation and financial abuse among Illinois’ senior population. Social isolation, whether voluntary or involuntary, can cause an increased risk…
Read MoreJERSEY: Great Rivers and Routes breaks ground for Byway Discovery Center
By Steven Spencer The Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau along with the Great Rivers Land Trust celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Byway Discovery Center last Wednesday, June 11, as the community prepares to welcome the new visitor center along the Great River Road. Local elected officials and community members gathered for the groundbreaking…
Read More2025 Miss Jersey County contestants announced
The 2025 Jersey County Fair Queen Pageant contestants have been announced and are preparing for the pageant set for Wednesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the Jersey County Fairgrounds. This year’s Miss Jersey County contestants are Charlie Bockstruck, Reese Hutchens, Katlyn Springer, Ashlen Scott, Erica Davis and Haylie Jones. Little Miss Jersey County contestants…
Read MoreCounty Board allocates $30,000 for ROE 40
By Steven Spencer The Jersey County Board approved a motion to allocate $30,000 to the Regional Office of Education 40, at the regular county board meeting on Tuesday, June 10. Kara Ontis, Finance Committee Chairman, said the county currently provides office space but the funding had been cut from the county’s budget last year. “We…
Read MoreFormer Jersey County Treasurer pleads guilty to felony theft charges
By Steven Spencer Former Jersey County Treasurer, Katie Abbey, was sentenced to pay $58,453.76 in restitution, serve 45 days of home confinement and 30 months of felony probation after pleading guilty to Class 1 felony theft by deception charges. Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the sentencing last week in a press release calling it an…
Read MoreCarrollton Native Jeff Allen Preparing to Host Mighty Ducks Star on Recovery Podcast
A Carrollton native is helping bring national conversations about addiction and mental health into focus — and his next guest will be one of the most recognizable former child actors of the 1990s. On July 7, Jeff Allen, a Carrollton High School graduate, will release a new episode of his podcast Pondoff’s Anonymous featuring actor…
Read MoreMooneyham Art Presents: Bold. Brave. Beautiful.
Mooneyham Art, a cornerstone of the Riverbend area’s vibrant creative community, is proud to present: Bold. Brave. Beautiful. a compelling art exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed local photographer Marty McKay and heirloom & couture jewelry by David Bailey. The artists reception and show opening will take place on July 5th from 5:00 PM to…
Read MoreProjected ag trade deficit climbs
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A USDA trade outlook report forecasts the U.S. ag trade deficit to slightly climb from its previous quarterly projection. The report, dated May 29 but not released until June 2, puts the ag trade deficit at $49.5 billion for fiscal year 2025, up from the $49 billion forecasted in February. The…
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