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Millionaire tax amendment fails to gain enough support from House Democrats
By Ben Szalinski Capital News Illinois A “millionaire tax” proposal floated in the Illinois House failed to gain enough traction in Springfield last week, making it increasingly unlikely that voters will be asked to approve the measure in November. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, confirmed to reporters on Wednesday night that the constitutional amendment…
Read MoreCalhoun Swimming Pool Prepares for Opening
By Diane Brangenberg The Calhoun County Swimming Pool committee and volunteers from the community have been busy getting ready for the 2026 season.
Read MoreJERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL named JCBA’s Business of the Year
By Steven Spencer Jersey Community Hospital was named the Jersey County Business Association’s Business of the Year last week at their Annual Dinner Auction. Kevin Zachary, Chief Executive Officer, said it was an honor to be recognized by the JCBA as the hospital’s 450 dedicated employees and governing board strive to ensure the best health…
Read MoreLOCAL GREENHOUSE under new ownership
By Carmen Ensinger Price’s Country Garden’s has been a staple in the Roodhouse and Greene County area for more than 50 years and while James and Kay Price have been “trying” to retire for the past several years, they might just have found the perfect owners to take over their business.
Read MoreJERSEYVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING recommends rezoning commercial solar energy project
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville Planning and Zoning Board voted yes last week on a recommendation to the city council to amend the zoning of property on State Highway 16 with the intended use as a commercial solar energy system.
Read MoreDUMP STICKERS now available for Jersey County residents at Jerseyville City Hall
By Steven Spencer The Jerseyville dump site is now open to all city and county residents with the approval of the intergovernmental agreement at last week’s Jersey County Board meeting.
Read MoreGREENFIELD SETS solicitor’s fees
By Carmen Ensinger Greenfield City Council addressed the issue of solicitors at their April 9 city council meeting.
Read MoreWELLER NAMES COULTAS second in command if elected
By Carmen Ensinger Greene County Republican Sheriff Candidate Chris Weller has announced his selection to the office of Deputy Sheriff should he be elected to the position in November.
Read MoreTrump requests 19% cut to USDA
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek President Donald Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget includes a nearly 20% cut to USDA. The blueprint, which the White House sent to Congress on April 3, requests $20.8 billion in discretionary budget authority for USDA, which is a $4.9 billion decrease from the 2026 enacted level. Trump also is urging…
Read MoreNext eCycling Event at LC Set for May 1-2
Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus. Most items will be accepted for free, providing community members with a secure, Earth-friendly option for discarding…
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