Jersey County Journal
Raging Rivers WaterPark Kicks Off Exciting 2025 Season
Raging Rivers WaterPark is set to make a splash as it opens for its 36th season. This summer promises more excitement than ever, with Season Pass holders enjoying a host of exclusive perks. In addition to unlimited park admission, pass holders will receive a complimentary ticket to the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Indy Car event…
Read MoreIDPH Reports First Mosquito Pool in Illinois to Test Positive for West Nile Virus in 2025 Found in Winnebago County
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting that the first mosquito pool of the year to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year was collected on May 9 in Rockford by the Winnebago County Health Department. The specimen tested positive for WNV on May 12. “The news of the first batch…
Read MoreU.S.-UK trade deal covers ag, ethanol
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom will create a $5 billion opportunity for new exports for U.S. farmers, including more than $700 million in ethanol exports and $250 million in other agricultural products. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the historic trade deal May…
Read MoreIDOT reminds motorist to be alert for cleanup crews
The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again asking the public to be on the alert for crews picking up litter across the state, encouraging everyone to help keep Illinois roads clean and protect the environment by putting trash where it belongs and remembering to “Put a Lid on Litter!” “Just a little litter might…
Read MoreGood Growing: Are You Falling for These Gardening Myths?
By Chris Enroth, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension During my time as an Illinois Extension educator, I have run across many garden myths. Too many to keep track of. But some myths keep on coming up in teaching and talking with Illinoisians. Some myths are more localized, while others are widespread and often touted…
Read MoreIllinois seeks to prevent feds from tying funding for states to immigration enforcement
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 19 other Democratic attorneys general filed a pair of lawsuits against the Trump administration policies designed to block federal funding to states that don’t carry out U.S. immigration enforcement. According to the lawsuits, recently enacted policies at the U.S. departments of Homeland Security…
Read MoreConsumer advocates tell regulators to slash rate hike requests from Ameren, Nicor
By Andrew Adams Capitol News Illinois Natural gas customers in the Chicago suburbs and downstate Illinois are likely to see an increase in their monthly bills next year, but it’s up to state regulators to decide how big a hike, if any, to approve. Nicor Gas, which serves 2.3 million customers in northern and western…
Read MoreIDNR accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship grants through June 13, 2025. Eligible applicants are conservation land trusts exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code and whose originating documents include in its purposes the restoration and stewardship of land for conservation purposes.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – May 15, 2025
The following police reports were filed between May 02 and May 08, 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 15, 2025
Felonies Scott R. Andrews, dob 11-27-1962, was found guilty on a charge of driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 3rd, one year Department of Corrections, 1 day credit for time served, fine; a charge of possession of meth less than five grams was dismissed.
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