Jersey County Journal
IDHR Extends Statute of Limitations Period
Illinoisans seeking to file a charge of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation will soon have more time to file with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) after the date of the incident, in most cases. Effective January 1, 2025, a new law expands the statute of limitations on non-housing cases from 300 days to 2…
Read MoreVintage Voices has an awesome turnout; donates $4,000 to area organizations
Once again, Vintage Voices has surpassed previous attendance records with 671 guests in 2024, a testament to its ever-increasing community support and growing popularity. “We are very grateful for the community’s support of this October tradition”, said committee chair Jody Basola.
Read MoreNearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025
By Ben Szalinski Time to study up, Illinois. When the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Day, 293 new state laws will take effect. Those include some of the defining bills of the 2024 legislative session and others that will change how people get IDs, evaluate job postings and even cancel gym memberships.
Read MoreSierra Club Speakers Series
The Sierra Club invites the community to a free evening screening on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m. of an award-winning film “Water for Life / Agua es Vida” which tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, a leader of the Lenca people in Honduras; Francisco Pineda, a subsistence farmer in El Salvador;…
Read MoreIDNR collecting discarded Christmas trees for fish habitat
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fisheries biologists are collecting live Christmas trees to be used as fish habitat in local lakes after the holidays.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – January 2, 2025
Let’s start off the New Year with you all making a resolution to share your favorite recipes with me! I can’t do this column all alone, so please send me your recipe, and please tell me something about the recipe. Did you create it yourself? Or perhaps your mother-in-law shared it with you. Or maybe…
Read MoreJERSEY: Jerseyville approves funding for tourism marketing
By Steven Spencer Jerseyville City Council met on Monday, Dec. 23, to discuss a few tourism matters before the Christmas holiday. During the meeting, council approved a resolution regarding a letter of support recognizing Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau as the certified destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Jerseyville. The city said…
Read MoreFrom Garden to Kitchen: the Versatility of Peppermint
By Emily Swihart University of Illinois Extension, Horticulture Educator Although the weather outside may be frightful, the Good Growing team wants to wish you and yours a season of peace, joy, and rest. Enjoy this final article from our team in 2024. Thank you for your support and dedication and cheers to you as you…
Read MoreIDNR encourages starting new year with a First Day Hike
New laws taking effect in new year
By Steven Spencer A number of new laws are taking effect in Illinois in the new year including new minimum wage laws and some regarding artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. In addition to minimum wage raising to $15 an hour, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to include information on salary and benefits…
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