Jersey County Journal
Wednesday Community Meals at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville
Come to the Table is a free community meal sponsored by First Baptist Church Jerseyville. The meal will be served every Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville, 200 West Pearl Street.
Read MoreMore than 54,000 deer harvested during first weekend of Illinois firearm deer season
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 54,661 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 22-24. Comparatively, hunters took 53,348 and 52,354 deer during the first firearm weekends in 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Read MoreJCBA’s 12 Days of Christmas “Shopping Adventure” Returns!
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Jersey County Business Association (JCBA) as the beloved *12 Days of Christmas Shopping Adventure* makes its return! Kicking off Monday, December 2nd, and running through Friday, December 13th, this event is the perfect way to explore, support, and celebrate local businesses in Jerseyville. Participating is easy…
Read MoreLewis and Clark State Historic Site to commemorate explorers’ 1803 arrival at Camp River Dubois on Dec. 14-15
The 221st anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s arrival at their Illinois winter encampment will be commemorated with the Arrival at Camp River Dubois event Dec. 14-15 at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County.
Read MoreCommunity Organizing in Climate Change and Environmental Justice
Mr. Darnell Tingle, Executive Director of United Congregations of Metro East (UCME) will speak about the role of community organizing in Climate Change and Environmental Justice.
Read MoreJacksonville Memorial Hospital released Community Health Needs Assessment Report
Jacksonville Memorial Hospital has completed its community health needs assessment report and listed four priorities online for the public to view. The priorities are cancer, healthy eating, heart disease and mental health. Mental health was also singled out as a system-wide priority for all five hospitals in Memorial Health. JMH has developed an implementation plan…
Read MoreLane Closure on Westbound I-270
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on westbound I-270 over the Mississippi River.
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – December 5, 2024
I like to get a headstart on baking my Christmas cookies, and put them in the freezer until needed. Last week in the grocery store I saw something new to me, Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark Mix-ins. The bag has chocolate chips, white chips and peppermint bark pieces, all ready to go into your cookie dough! The…
Read MoreCommunity Organizing in Climate Change and Environmental Justice
Mr. Darnell Tingle, Executive Director of United Congregations of Metro East (UCME) will speak about the role of community organizing in Climate Change and Environmental Justice. He has an undergraduate degree in Ethics, History and Policy and M.A. in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Tingle has organized, directed and consulted for…
Read MoreInvasive aquatic plant hydrilla found in DuPage County
Hydrilla, a highly invasive aquatic plant, has been discovered in DuPage County, marking the first known occurrence in that county and only the second known report in Illinois. Hydrilla is considered one of the world’s worst aquatic weeds. It can grow up to an inch per day and form dense mats of vegetation with negative…
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