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Jersey Community School District Hosts Illinois Education Leaders for Insightful Visit

1 year 11 months ago
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recently hosted a visit from Dr. Tony Sanders, Superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, and Dr. Steven Isoye, the ISBE Board Chairman, on Thursday. The visit was aimed to showcase the educational initiatives and programs in place at the district's schools. During their visit, Dr. Sanders and Dr. Isoye toured Jersey Community High School, Jersey Community Middle School, and East Elementary. The Sanders-Isoye tour allowed them to observe the work being done by both staff and students in the district. "Their time and leadership are invaluable as we continue to focus on improving education for all students and educators across Illinois," a district representative said. The visit underscores the district's commitment to enhancing educational quality and fostering an environment conducive to learning.

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Dow Woman Charged With Phone Wire Theft, Meth Possession

1 year 11 months ago
DOW - A woman from Dow has been charged with stealing telephone wire and meth possession, her latest charges in a decade-long criminal history. Sylvia R. Wedding, 41, of Dow, was charged with theft between $500 and $10,000, a Class 3 felony, and unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony. On Oct. 12, 2024, Wedding allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of telephone wire, which was property of AT&T and had a value exceeding $500. She was also charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. Jersey County court records show Wedding has a history of drug-related charges dating back to 2014. She was also charged with theft between $500 and $10,000 in a case from July of this year. Wedding was initially granted pretrial release, but her release was later revoked. The court found no conditions of release could ensure she would either appear in court or avoid subsequent charges. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Wedding currently

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Madison County Near Top Of State Charts: Hitting Deer Could Cost You More Than A Couple Of Bucks

1 year 11 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Scenic drives are a must in Illinois in autumn and with the height of fall colors, people will be spending a lot of time on the road. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be alert for deer, which are entering their peak mating season, especially at dawn and dusk now through December. Madison County ranked second in Illinois in 2023 in deer crashes with 396, second behind Cook County with 598. “While your instinct is to veer when you hit a deer, don’t do it because you might lose control and injure yourself or others. Try to glance your vehicle off the deer and avoid swerving into the opposite lanes of traffic or off the road,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Whether you’re in an urban, suburban or rural area, pay extra attention to your surroundings, especially in spots where there have been previous deer sightings.” In 2023,

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Wendy's launches Halloween-themed 'Boo! Bags' meal for adults

1 year 11 months ago
Wendy's is releasing a new Halloween-themed meal, the "Boo! Bags", featuring a Dave's Single burger, a small fry, a small Frosty, a glow-in-the-dark Bone Chiller Frosty figure, and a Boo! Books coupon book, with proceeds from the sale benefiting the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
Nick Gladney