Jersey County Journal
Illinois spring turkey hunters harvest record number of wild turkeys
Illinois turkey hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 18,189 wild turkeys during the 2025 spring turkey season. This year’s total compares with the previous record total of 17,208 turkeys harvested in 2024. The top five counties for harvest in 2025 were Jo Daviess, 628; Jefferson, 518; Pike, 468; Marion, 428; and Pope, 425. The…
Read MoreBill banning carbon sequestration near Mahomet Aquifer clears General Assembly
By Jade Aubreyand UIS Public Affairs Reporting A bill that bans carbon sequestration over, under or through portions of the Mahomet Aquifer passed out of the Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday. The bill has been a point of contention in the Statehouse during this year’s legislative session, after it was found that a leak occurred…
Read MoreState Treasurer Mike Frerichs Returns Purple Heart To Family That Had Four Sons Serve in WWII
Ahead of Memorial Day, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the return of a Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a late World War II Army veteran from Lansing, Ill. Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord was one of four brothers who fought for the U.S. during World War II, with all of them making…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer announces photo contest
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is inviting everyone in the 100th District to participate in a photo contest to update the decor in his Capitol office in Springfield. People of all ages are encouraged to take a picture of a place, object or an event in the 100th District and email the picture with contact…
Read MoreCNB stockholders hold annual meeting
The stockholders of CNB Bank Shares, Inc. held their annual meeting on Tuesday, April 29th, at CNB’s corporate headquarters in Carlinville. In addition to receiving a report on the past year’s performance, stockholders reelected the incumbent board of directors for the ensuing year. Reelected to the parent company’s board were James Ashworth, Judith Baker, Spencer…
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 MoreGirl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognize Claire Meininger as one of their Top Cookie Sellers
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) would like to congratulate the Top Cookie Sellers from the traditional portion of the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program for 2025. Girl Scouts made door-to-door sales, hosted cookie booths, and even made online sales to friends and family near and far. GSofSI would like to recognize the girls who…
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – May 22, 2025
The following police reports were filed between May 09 and May 15, 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 22, 2025
Felonies Cody D. Arnett, dob 11-08-1984, a charge of receive/possess/sell stolen vehicle was dismissed.
Read MoreHouse Republicans warn of Summer Energy Cost Crisis, offer solutions to expand energy production capacity
House Republican members of the Illinois House Energy & Environment and Public Utilities Committees held a Capitol news conference on Tuesday to warn of a coming summer energy cost crisis and offer solutions to expand energy production capacity.
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