Jersey County Journal
Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program. This year, 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois are receiving a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding to drive innovation, efficiency, and…
Read MorePritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws in theatrical congressional hearing
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spent hours last Thursday defending his governing record and Illinois’ immigration policies as he was peppered with questions from members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee. Pritzker and Democratic governors Kathy Hochul of New York and Tim Walz of Minnesota were summoned to Washington, D.C., by…
Read MoreFarming has an ‘acute succession challenge’
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The 1980s farm crisis didn’t just impact balance sheets, it changed people’s interest in being involved in agriculture. “The farm prices didn’t just hurt those in production, the ripple effect was across the industry,” said Aaron Locker, who has spent his career helping agricultural businesses find talent and leadership. Locker, who…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer urges 57 legislators to donate tainted Madigan money to charity
Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine as his public corruption case came to a conclusion on Friday, June 13. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey ruled that Madigan lied repeatedly and willfully on the witness stand when he testified in…
Read MoreJersey County Dispositions 6/19/25
Felonies Katie M. Abbey, dob 8-21-1987, was found guilty on a charge of theft between $10K-$100K/school/worship, 30 months probation, fine; a charge of theft deception intent between $10K-$100K was amended/reduced. Jason D. Bertoglio, dob 8-29-1972, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated battery/great bodily harm, 30 months conditional discharge, fine; a charge of battery/great…
Read MoreCelebrate National Pollinator Week with an awareness of bees and other pollinators
By Andrew Holsinger, Horticulture Educator National Pollinator Week is June 16-22, and is the perfect time to celebrate the vital role bees, butterflies, moths, and other pollinators play in our ecosystems. These tiny heroes are responsible for pollinating over 75% of flowering plants and nearly 35% of global food crops. By understanding their behaviors and…
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic 6/19/25
The following police reports were filed between June 06 and June 12, 2025. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individuals were charged…
Read MoreCalhoun, Greene, Macoupin, and Jersey County Democratic Party Organizations host town hall featuring Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski
The Jersey County Democratic Central Committee, in conjunction with the Calhoun, Greene and Macoupin Democratic Committees, is sponsoring a Town Hall meeting with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Town Hall meeting will be held at the Jersey County Governmental Building auditorium at 200 North Lafayette…
Read MoreEconomist: Rural economy softening, but not like 1980s
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows economic conditions are certainly tightening across America’s Heartland.
Read MoreDivorces – June 12, 2025
May 1 through May 31, 2025 Christopher Manning vs. Cathy Manning, 5/02/2025.
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