Jersey County Journal
Let’s Cook! – June 5, 2025
It’s time for backyard cook-outs! Hooray. If you are looking for recipes that are different from the usual coleslaw or potato salad, here are two recipes you may want to try.
Read MoreNew taxes on sports bets, nicotine products as Democrats pass $55.2B budget
By Ben Szalinski and Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late Saturday, bolstering coffers with new taxes on sports bets, nicotine products and businesses.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – May 29, 2025
The following police reports were filed between May 16 and 22, 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.
Read MoreDispositions – May 29, 2025
Felonies Donald J. Herring Jr., dob 11-04-1966, a charge of felony possession of a weapon/2nd+ was amended/reduced.
Read MoreSoak it up: Rain gardens and bioswales
By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Homeowners looking to enhance their landscape this year while managing stormwater have options available. Green infrastructure options include permeable pavement, rain barrels, large trees, green roofs, raingardens, bioswales, and more. Each of these systems are designed to utilize technologies or replicate natural systems in urban areas…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – May 29, 2025
Last week I was all set to cook on the grill for the first time this season, had my pork chops ready to cook, but as luck would have it, my grill wouldn’t work right. Aaugh, now what to do with my pork chops?? I went online and found a new recipe to try that called…
Read MoreIDNR monitoring black bear sighting in southwestern Illinois
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring sightings of a black bear in southwestern Illinois.
Read MoreTwelve Girl Scouts Named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts At Recognition of Excellence Ceremony
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce that twelve girls were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony last month. Olivia Brodbeck with Troop #45 from Batchtown was named as one of the recipients. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in…
Read MoreJersey County Farmers & Artisan Market Returns Earlier This Year – Opening Tuesday
The Jersey County Business Association (JCBA), in partnership with the City of Jerseyville, is thrilled to announce the return of the Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market, opening earlier than past years on Tuesday, June 3, and running weekly through September 9 at City Center Plaza, 403 North State Street in Jerseyville (between Dairy Queen…
Read MoreNative ancestors’ return to rest: A paperwork-laden process underway in Illinois
By Bridgette Fox and UIS Public Affairs Reporting Capitol News Illinois Two of the country’s largest collections of Native American human remains are held by museums in Illinois. To the director of one of the museums, the work to rebury those remains at the behest of a tribal nation or send them to the tribe…
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