Jersey County Journal
Advocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Trade groups say mandates could strain hospitals with fewer health care workers available By Grace Friedmanand Medill Illinois News Bureau Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being.
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes Celebrates the Power of Travel During National Travel & Tourism Week
National Travel and tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness.
Read MorePlanting in tight spaces: trees for confined landscapes
By Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Trees are an essential element of a healthy, vibrant community. Trees, large and small, help clean our air, shade our landscapes, provide wildlife habitat, and improve our mental and physical well-being. Planting trees throughout our community, in parks, along streets and trails, at civic buildings, and…
Read MoreJERSEY: Jerseyville Public Library “opening doors to imagination and discovery” with expansion grand opening
By Steven Spencer The long-awaited day finally came to the Jerseyville Public Library on Friday, April 25, as the community celebrated the grand opening of the library’s new expansion. A crowd joined outside the library Friday to kick off a weekend of celebrating with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony. Library Director Judy Pruitt,…
Read MoreAlderman Jackson recognized for years of service to Grafton
By Steven Spencer The City of Grafton recognized Alderman Andy Jackson at the April 15 council meeting. The retiring alderman was presented with a plaque of appreciation for his ten years of dedicated service. Mayor Mike Morrow presented Jackson with the plaque thanking him for his contributions to the citizens of Grafton having served as…
Read MoreCity of Grafton swears in new Alderman
By Steven Spencer The City of Grafton swore in returning elected officials as well as the new Second Ward Alderwoman. Mayor Mike Morrow, City Treasurer Lisa Fitzgerald, Alderman Richard Mosby and Alderwoman Donna Smith all took their oaths Tuesday, April 15, at the City Council meeting following their re-elections, and Alderwoman Mary Jo Cote was…
Read MoreJoe Page Bridge closure rescheduled for May 12
By Steven Spencer The closure of the Joe Page Bridge originally set for Monday, May 5, to Saturday, May 17, has been updated and rescheduled to begin on Monday, May 12, and is expected to remain closed until Saturday, May 24, at 5 p.m. “In accommodating the needs of the businesses within the village of…
Read MoreFFA Plant Sale this Saturday
JCHS FFA Plant Sale is Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greenhouse located between the high school and the soccer field. There will be hanging baskets, annual bedding flowers, tomatoes, peppers and more. All proceeds will benefit the JCHS FFA.
Read MoreGrafton Swears In Familiar Faces as Well as New Alderwoman
Having been duly sworn in at the Jersey County Clerk’s office, Grafton City Clerk Jennifer Capler swore into office returning officials Mayor Mike Morrow, City Treasurer, Lisa Fitzgerald, Alderman Richard Mosby, Alderwoman Donna Smith and new Alderwoman Mary Jo Cote at the city council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. All electees ran unopposed.
Read MoreWomen’s Health Fair to be hosted by OSF Moeller Cancer Center on May 7
Women’s Health Month is observed annually in May with the goal to empower women in such a way that they can make health a priority. This specific recognition month also equips women with the knowledge to help other women on their journeys to improve their health. In the spirit of individuals and health care workers…
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