Jersey County Journal
Illinois Soybean Farmers Achieve Record-Breaking Harvest in 2024
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is proud to announce that Illinois farmers have set a new soybean production record.
Read MorePritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats
By Jade AubreyandUIS Public Affairs Reporting Over 5,000 preschool seats have opened for low-income families in Illinois through Smart Start Illinois in the past year.
Read MoreVolunteer registration is now open for Memorial Health Championship
COUNTRY Financial to serve as volunteer sponsor Volunteer registration is now open for the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS, a PGA TOUR sanctioned golf tournament at Panther Creek Country Club. Tournament officials announced that COUNTRY Financial® will continue to serve as the Official Sponsor of the volunteer program.
Read MorePritzker announces the addition of over 5,000 publicly funded preschool seats
By Jade AubreyandUIS Public Affairs Reporting Over 5,000 preschool seats have opened for low-income families in Illinois through Smart Start Illinois in the past year. Smart Start Illinois is an initiative of Gov. JB Pritzker that’s designed to expand publicly funded preschool programs and increase the number of preschool seats available to 80% of all…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – January 30, 2025
This week I have a great recipe that comes from Linda Overbeck. She says she found this recipe in Taste of Home and that it has become a favorite. Read the recipe, then read on for her notes about this recipe. Thank you, Linda, for sharing this recipe. CHICKEN MUSHROOM FETTUCINE (Submitted by Linda Overbeck)…
Read MoreIllinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law
Amid multiple recent challenges to state gun control laws, the Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday concerning the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and open carry bans.
Read MoreTight global supply keeping fertilizer prices elevated
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As farmers enter another year of predictably tight margins, it does not look like fertilizer prices will grant much relief to the balance sheet.
Read MoreNASA invests in U of I doctoral student’s grassland research
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek A University of Illinois doctoral candidate received a $150,000 investment from NASA to create a detailed grassland map using remote sensing.
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Announces $14.7 Million in USDA Grants to Continue to Provide Local Food to Communities
Governor JB Pritzker announced $14.7 million in federal grant funding will be used to extend the state’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) beyond June 30, 2025. The funding will be awarded to the existing 15 providers announced in 2024.
Read MoreA. Stucki Co. Names David Trombitas to Lead Draft Gear, Railcar Component Operations
A. Stucki Company, a leading rail industry supplier, announced the appointment of David Trombitas as plant manager for the company’s draft gear and railcar component divisions.
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