Jersey County Journal
State of Illinois recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Confidential hotline and text line offers support, art contest raises awareness of gambling issues Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Lottery, and the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) recognize March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Illinois and are highlighting ways the state is working to prevent gambling disorder and…
Read MoreIllinois Secretary of State’s Office launches portal to determine if Illinoisans need a REAL ID
Reiterates That Not All Illinoisans Will Need a REAL ID Before May 7 Enforcement Begins Announces the Creation of ‘REAL ID Saturdays’ Beginning This Weekend To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website – www.ilsos.gov –…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer calls for end of taxpayer-funded health benefits for illegal immigrants
Last Wednesday, the Illinois Auditor General released the results of an audit of the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults program, which showed that the State of Illinois has already spent over $1.6 billion in taxpayer funds on health benefits for illegal immigrants.
Read MoreDispositions – February 27, 2025
Felonies Jack A Criter, dob 12-30-2002, a withheld judgment/supervision disposition was entered on a charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving revoked/suspended/statutory summary suspension/monitoring device driving permit, eligibility, one year supervision on each charge, $300 fine; a charge of possession of an amount of a controlled substance expect (A)/(D) was amended/reduced.
Read MoreJersey County police and traffic – February 27, 2025
The following police reports were filed between January 14 and February 20, 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 MoreJerseyville Public Library announces temporary construction shutdown
As you may have noticed when driving past the corner of Pearl and Liberty streets in Jerseyville lately, an impressive construction project has been in the making for the past several months.
Read MoreIDNR seeking summer instructors for 2025 urban fishing program clinics
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for instructors for 2025 summer fishing clinics at locations throughout Illinois for the department’s Urban Fishing Program. Fishing instructors are the department’s boots on the ground at free clinics hosted in communities throughout Illinois. These are temporary positions not to exceed six months, making them…
Read MoreState cracks down on Chicago gas utility as other utilities ask for rate increase
By Lily Carey and Andrew Adams Capitol News State regulators on Thursday ordered Chicago’s natural gas utility, Peoples Gas, to abandon its approach to a long-beleaguered pipeline replacement program. Consumer advocates praised the decision, but the company said the decision could cost customers. Meanwhile, natural gas utilities in the suburbs and downstate are asking regulators…
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I hope you all survived the snow and bitter cold! If you are a regular reader of this column, you know that I love soup! And this cold weather had me wanting to make a new recipe sent to me from my sister who lives in Florida. Gail says “this may be the most delicious soup…
Read MoreFinancial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers
By Ashley Soriano and Medill Illinois News Bureau The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing for their impact – even as they wait years for Congress to pass long-term federal spending legislation.
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