Jersey County Journal
ICC approves Illinois American Water rate adjustments
By Steven Spencer The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued a decision last week on the Illinois American Water wastewater and water rates for customers after reviewing the company’s initial rate change request filed earlier this year. “The ICC’s decision reduces Illinois American Water’s rate request by approximately 30 percent for an overall increase of $110…
Read MoreIDNR continues monitoring for avian influenza mortality in waterfowl during seasonal migration
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) would like to remind the public to report any large mortality events of waterfowl and other waterbirds during seasonal migrations. Several dozen waterbirds, primarily snow geese, have died of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Baldwin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Randolph County recently.…
Read MoreMidwest Wrestling Coalition Presents: Night of Champions in Godfrey
The Midwest Wrestling Coalition (MWC) is thrilled to announce Night of Champions, an unforgettable evening of high energy professional wrestling action on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Alton Wood River Sportsman Club in Godfrey. This landmark event will feature an incredible lineup of talent, including stars from across the Midwest and beyond. Headlining the event…
Read MoreJersey Community Hospital Receives $110,000 Donation from JCH Foundation Resale Shop to Fund New Ambulance
The Jersey Community Hospital (JCH) Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 organization that assists Jersey Community Hospital in meeting the healthcare needs of the hospital through fundraising, education and community outreach, is proud to announce a generous donation of $110,000 back to Jersey Community Hospital made possible through the ongoing efforts of the JCH Foundation Resale Shop.…
Read MoreNew Marketing Assistance Now Available for Specialty Crop Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, aimed at helping specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs, is now accepting applications from December 10, 2024, through January 8, 2025. Funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation, MASC was announced in November…
Read MoreProfessional Pickleball Comes to Edwardsville For the Edwardsville IL PPA Challenger
The Professional Pickleball Association is proud to bring the inaugural season of the PPA Challenger Series to Edwardsville, IL, on August 1-3, 2025 for the Edwardsville IL PPA Challenger Powered by JOOLA. The tournament will be held at the Plummer Family Park in Edwardsville and will provide a showcase of the very best that central…
Read MoreGood Growing: Bringing winter blooms to your home: How to grow and care for paperwhites
By Ken Johnson Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension During the holiday season, plants often play a central role in our decorations. While poinsettias, Amaryllis, holly, holiday cacti, and evergreens receive much of the attention during the holidays, paperwhites also appear in many stores. These easy-to-grow plants with delicate white blooms make them a popular…
Read MoreAs budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
By Ben Szalinski Capital News Illinois State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January, but a new report shows fiscal decisions made in recent years have put Illinois in a better position to handle a recession than any time in recent decades. No state is…
Read MoreAvoid a fire in your home over the holidays; follow these Red Cross decorating safety steps
The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. “December is the peak time for home…
Read MorePritzker endorses hemp regulation bill
By Peter Hancock Capital News Illinois More than five years after Illinois began issuing permits for legal production of industrial hemp, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he now favors legislation to bring the industry under tighter regulation. At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal…
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