Jersey County Journal
Plan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois A plan to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities is running into stiff opposition from the state’s largest higher education institution, the University of Illinois System. The plan, which has been in development for the last four years, calls for adding roughly $1.7 billion in new university funding…
Read MoreSenate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal
By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in certain high-demand employment fields. The exchange between Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, of Westchester, and Sen. Cristina Castro, of Elgin,…
Read MoreArson Awareness Week: Stay Vigilant and Report Suspicious Activity
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is raising awareness about the seriousness of the crime of arson during the 30th annual Arson Awareness Week (May 4-10). This year’s theme is “Preventing Arson in the Wildfire Environment – A Community Approach.” According to the United State Fire Administration (USFA), arson robs communities of…
Read MoreSenate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal
By Peter Hancock Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in certain high-demand employment fields.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic
The following police reports were filed between April 25 and May 02, 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 8, 2025
Felonies Dwayne O. Duckworth, dob 1-17-1968, will not prosecute on a charge of bad check/greater than $150 or 2nd offense.
Read MoreMarriages – May 8, 2025
April 1 through April 30, 2025 Aspen Sueann White and Andrew Richard Gagnon, both of Jerseyville.
Read MoreDivorces – May 8, 2025
April 1 through April 30, 2025 John Heitzman vs. Sandra Heitzman, 4/03/2025.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – May 8, 2025
Recently I tried a new recipe for Baked Pizza Wraps that was simple to make and turned out pretty good. It’s very easy to adapt to your own tastes. When I made this, I was expecting to pick them up to eat, but that was too messy. I added only pepperoni when I made these,…
Read MoreIllinois Celebrates World Trade Month
This May, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating World Trade Month. According to rankings by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois continues to lead as the top exporting state in the Midwest and the fourth largest exporting state in the U.S. In 2024, Illinois had another record-breaking year, with exports…
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