Jersey County Journal
Energy assistance program available for income qualified households beginning October 1
The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Macoupin, Jersey, Greene and Calhoun counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications on October…
Read MorePritzker signs Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing major updates to several laws impacting the ability to combat human trafficking and help those who have been trafficked with the signing of Senate Bill 2323, the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act. The Act addresses human trafficking through prevention, intervention, and establishing standards for…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awards More than $300,000 to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofits received a total of $305,881.67 in grant funding from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri today at an awards presentation at The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Quincy. Supported by 70 permanent endowment funds, these grants will make a lasting difference for nonprofit organizations serving our region in the…
Read MorePritzker signs police background check expansion in Sonya Massey’s honor
By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois Police agencies in Illinois will soon be required to do more thorough background checks on prospective officers. The measure signed by Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday came in response to the July 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey in Sangamon County by a sheriff’s deputy. Massey had called police to…
Read MoreMadison County farmer invests in next generation of ag leaders
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek With one of his final gifts, the late Gene Daiber is planting seeds for the next generation of agriculture leaders in the St. Louis metro area. As part of Gene Daiber’s estate plan, a generous gift to the IAA Foundation will be awarded over the next 10 years, supporting scholarships for…
Read MoreGood Growing – Nature by Design: Naturalistic Landscapes
By Chris Enroth, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension In recent years, landscape design trends have migrated toward naturalistic aesthetics- a style that equally prioritizes ecological function, native plant selection, and beauty. For some, this may seem like an abrupt turn from the more familiar formal landscape design often employed in home landscapes. However, a…
Read MoreJacksonville Center for the Arts signs option to purchase Illinois Theater
In furtherance of its quest to create a multipurpose civic center with performing arts capabilities, the Jacksonville Center for the Arts Board has recently signed an exclusive option to purchase the historic Illinois Theater from owners Mark and Emily Hughes. “The Illinois Theater is iconic. It is historic. It is a jewel in the crown…
Read MoreRecent aerial applicator crashes draw attention to safety
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Summer skies fill with planes and helicopters in rural Illinois every summer as corn and soybean fields need crop protection. However, the risk to aerial applicators was magnified last month with four crashes within eight days in Illinois. An applicator plane crashed near the Ogle County Airport in Mount Morris along…
Read MoreProposed rail merger raises competition concerns
By LYNDSAY JONES FarmWeek Some transportation groups are skeptical and some ag groups are seeking more information about the implications of a planned merger between rail rivals Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. DTN reported both companies’ boards of directors unanimously agreed to a deal July 29 in which Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern for…
Read MoreThe Edwardsville Arts Center prepares for the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair
Get Ready to Celebrate Creativity at the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair. Join us for an unforgettable weekend as the Edwardsville Art Fair, proudly produced by the Edwardsville Arts Center, returns for its 11th year! From September 26th to 28th, Edwardsville’s beautiful City Park will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, community spirit,…
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