Jersey County Journal
Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
By Ben Szalinski It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.
Read MoreIllinois Declares Soybean as Official State Bean
On January 6, 2025, the Illinois Legislature passed HB 4439 which designates the soybean as Illinois’ official state bean. HB 4439 recognizes the importance of soybeans to the state’s economy and agricultural heritage. Illinois is the No. 1 soybean-producing state in the nation with over 10 million acres of soybeans planted each year, accounting for…
Read MoreDispositions – January 16, 2025
Felonies James M. Wooldridge, dob 12-23-1950, was found guilty on a charge of aggravated DUI/5, fine, six years in Department of Corrections, one year mandatory supervised release (MSR);
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – January 16, 2025
Brr, it’s been cold! This cold weather makes me want some good soup and or chili. A few years back, I printed a recipe for a chili that originally came from the Rachel Ray cooking show. A reader, Marilyn Hund sent it to me, and I want to reprint it for those who did not…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – January 9, 2025
The other day I was going through some of my old cookbooks, looking for something different to make. I came across a recipe that I had forgotten about, but had written “good” on it. This recipe originally came from the late Mary Schroeder, of Mascoutah. I’ll be making it later this week.
Read MoreJERSEY: Winter storm hits area
By Steven Spencer Winter hit the area hard over the weekend with a highly anticipated winter storm that started early Sunday morning. On Thursday, Jan. 2, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch that said a heavy mix of snow and sleet with accumulation between one and 12 inches for the region. By…
Read MoreTree of Lights Campaign exceeds its 2024 goal
By Steven Spencer The star on top of the Salvation Army tree is glowing as the Jersey County Service Extension of the Salvation Army has exceeded their goal of $40,000 on Monday, Dec. 30.
Read MoreEagle season comes to Jersey County
By Steven Spencer It’s winter in Jersey County which means it’s time for a visit from some bald eagles.
Read MoreGrafton celebrates new year
Grafton celebrated New Year’s Eve on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with their annual fireworks display at Lighthouse Park.(Steven Spencer/Jersey County Journal)
Read MoreNew Laws, Rules Impacting Public Health to Take Effect in 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system will go into effect on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. “The Illinois Department of Public Health is excited to see new laws and rules go into effect this New Year to…
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