Jersey County Journal
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
By Ben Szalinski and Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions Wednesday following former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on multiple federal corruption charges.
Read MoreTrump pardons Blagojevich 5 years after commutation cut prison time short
By Hannah Meisel and Bridgette Fox Capitol News President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption counts, including for his attempt to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. Senate seat in 2008 – and who holds the distinction of being the state’s only…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – February 20, 2025
There are some dishes that are wonderful to serve on a cold winter night, and I think this recipe sent by Ed Piere of New Baden just might be one of those dishes! I have not yet made this myself, but it does sound good. A nice thing about this recipe is that you can…
Read MoreCaring for Valentine’s flowers and plants: Tips for keeping your gifts fresh and vibrant
By Ken Johnson University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Valentine’s Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for others, which is often done by giving cut flowers and, increasingly, potted plants. Whether you’ve received a bouquet of flowers or a potted plant, here are some tips that can help you care for them…
Read MoreNew state transportation chief hopes for ‘a good kind of disruption’
By Andrew Adams Capital News Illinois Gia Biagi made her name building parks. Now, she’s leading the department that oversees more than 145,000 miles of roads, 7,000 miles of railways, 1,000 miles of waterways and 26,000 bridges.
Read MoreIllinois Department of Agriculture suspends poultry exhibition and sale events
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is issuing a 30-day suspension, effective Tuesday, February 11, on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu. The move is intended to reduce and prevent the spread of the disease, which…
Read MorePritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
ByBen Szalinski Capitol News The relative ease of budgeting following the pandemic thanks to federal aid and strong tax revenue surpluses for the state appears to be over. Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2026, which begins July…
Read MoreDavidsmeyer on Madigan Guilty Verdict: “Mike Madigan was the Godfather of the Democrats’ Culture of Corruption”
Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) released the following statement in reaction to today’s guilty verdict on ten counts of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud in the federal corruption trial of former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan:
Read MoreCourt Reporting Services – Illinois offers “tuition-free” training program
Court reporters, and the transcripts they produce, are an integral part of the court system; but a shortage of licensed court reporters is looming on the horizon.
Read MoreApply by April 14 for IDNR Volunteer Fire Assistance grants
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants from Feb. 14 through April 14.
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