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Jerseyville

Illinois

Jerseyville nursing facility cited for code violations

JERSEYVILLE -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) revealed its nursing home violations report for the second quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, and a Jerseyville nursing facility is among the 268 violation reports completed. Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab Center, located at 1001 S. State Street, was one of five facilities in the entire state cited with a type AA violation of the Nursing Home Care Act during this period, which is the most severe violation. A type AA violation […]

todayAugust 22, 2024 393

pumpkin

Illinois

Explore commercial pumpkin production at Extension Field Day

GRAFTON -- As Illinois ranks number one in both pumpkin production and processing, it provides a great opportunity to bring together growers, producers, and those who love talking pumpkins. University of Illinois Extension can help kick off the fall season with a Pumpkin Field Day on Sept. 5 at Eckert’s Orchard at 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville. The day will begin at 10 a.m., and registration includes lunch.  There is no cost to attend. Advance registration by Sept. 2 is required to […]

todayJuly 26, 2024 106

Christian County Coles County Marion County Macon County Moultrie County Shelby County Douglas County Cumberland County Montgomery County property taxes tax Illinois

Capital Area Region

Tenative multiplier set for 11 Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD — Eleven counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs for these counties are the following: Cass County: 1.0000 Christian County: 1.0000 Douglas County: 1.0202 Fayette County: 1.0000 Franklin County: 1.0000 Greene County: 1.0000 Marion County: 1.0000 Peoria County: 1.0000 Piatt County: 1.0000 Sangamon County: 1.0000 St. Clair County: 1.0000 The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the […]

todayApril 11, 2024 97

Baebler Farm Waterloo bird watching

Illinois

Join Illinois Extension at bird watching event

COLLINSVILLE -- Bird enthusiasts of all levels are invited to join the University of Illinois Extension at Baebler Farm near Waterloo on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for an exciting bird-watching event. As spring brings a flurry of activity in the avian world, Baebler Farm offers a prime vantage point to observe migrating birds passing through, as well as our year-long feathered residents. Participants are encouraged to bring their binoculars, cameras, and water as they […]

todayMarch 27, 2024 36

Christian County Coles County Marion County Macon County Moultrie County Shelby County Douglas County Cumberland County Montgomery County property taxes tax Illinois

Adams County

Tenative multiplier set for 14 Illinois counties

SPRINGFIELD -- Fourteen counties in Illinois have been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factors (PAEF), according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The PAEFs for these counties are the following: Adams County: 1.0000 Bond County: 0.9238 Brown County: 1.0000 Cass County: 1.0000 Champaign County: 1.0000 DeWitt County: 1.0000 Jersey County: 1.0000 Logan County: 1.0000 McLean County: 1.0000 Morgan County: 0.9797 Moultrie County: 1.0000 Sangamon County: 1.0605 Scott County: 1.0000 Tazewell County: 1.0000 The property […]

todayMarch 10, 2024 84

Alton riverfront

Metro-East Region

AltonWorks proposes new vision for riverfront

ALTON -- Americans love their national parks. According to the National Park Service, about 312 million people visited national parks in 2022, a 5% increase from 2021. National parks bring in billions of dollars in economic activity to regions across the country for small and large cities alike. A proposal to establish a national park in the Illinois, Mississippi, and Missouri river valleys and the riverfront seeks to do just that in the Metro-East and Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 26

Calhoun County tax levy hike

Metro-East Region

Calhoun County commissioners approve 2% tax levy hike

HARDIN -- Calhoun County taxpayers should expect a higher property tax bill in the new year, following actions taken by the Board of Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 6. To date, taxpayers only had to pay a tax levy of 1%. However, due to various factors, keeping the rate as is just wasn't an option. "We estimate that our levy with corporate and special monies will be $1,509,890. What we have to conclude here is if we want that estimated levy […]

todayNovember 14, 2023 34

Alton High School

Illinois

26 students charged in relation to August fight at Alton High

EDWARDSVILLE -- Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Thursday that prosecutors have filed juvenile charges (known as delinquency petitions) against 24 students and have filed adult charges against two other students in connection with fighting Aug. 30 at Alton High School. The petitions and charges are the result of an investigation headed by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Charged offenses range from disorderly conduct to mob action to aggravated battery of a peace officer. The ages of those charged […]

todayOctober 12, 2023 12

Illinois 159

Illinois

Illinois 159 lane closures planned

EDWARDSVILLE — Work is underway on resurfacing Illinois Route 159. This will mean some overnight lane closures, weather permitting. The intermittent closures along Illinois 159 are expected to last through November, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Asphalt resurfacing on Illinois 159 between East Country Lane near Collinsville and Center Grove Road in Edwardsville will require intermittent overnight lane closures. The project will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23. One lane will remain open in both directions at all […]

todayMay 21, 2023 151

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