The Journal-Courier

The Journal-Courier is a daily newspaper based in Jacksonville, Illinois, USA. It is part of Civitas Media, which is owned by Versa Capital Management.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker launches reelection campaign for third term

1 day ago | myjournalcourier.com | Dominic Genetti

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has officially announced he is running for a third term as the leader of the state. In a social media post released Thursday morning, Pritzker shared a video and wrote, "I’m running for re-election to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. Let’s keep Illinois moving forward."Article continues below this adI’m running for re-election to protect our progress and continue solving the problems we face. Let’s keep Illinois moving forward.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 extends to four days with lowest prices of the year

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Crystal Huggins

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day will run twice as long this year, expanding to a 4-day event. The annual sales event begins Tuesday, July 8, at 12:01 a.m. PDT and runs through Friday, July 11. Article continues below this adAmazon said it will offer discounts across more than 35 categories, including electronics, kitchen items, beauty and apparel. A Prime membership is required to access the deals.
Commentary: Why Pell Grants matter to you, not just college students — John A. Tures

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | John Tures

There’s a good chance that the budget being proposed in Congress will seriously gut the Pell Grant programs. Here’s how it will hurt this country in general, and you in particular, and what you can do to stop this from happening. Article continues below this adOur economy runs on college jobs, and will need more in the future. If you follow me, you know that I’ve researched how many jobs in the future will need a college degree.
Rushville nonprofit holding airplane ride fundraiser

2 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Ben Singson

RUSHVILLE — Schuyler Veterans Homes is raising money by offering rides in an airplane. The nonprofit that builds homes for veterans will offer airplane rides from 7:30 a.m. to dusk June 21 at Schuy-Rush Airport on County Farm Road. No reservations are required. Article continues below this adPassengers ages 5 and younger will get to fly free while those ages 6 to 10 can fly for $10 and older passengers can fly for $25. In case of inclement weather, the flights will be held June 22.
Pig Days returning to Pike courthouse for weekend

2 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Ben Singson

PITTSFIELD — Pig Days is returning this weekend to Pike County Courthouse. The festival will be Friday and Saturday on the courthouse lawn, bringing with it family fun, competitions and live entertainment, according to Pittsfield Lions Club, which is sponsoring the event.
Nature’s Looms brings art, nature to Jacksonville neighborhoods

2 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com

A new initiative hopes to unite Jacksonville neighborhoods through art, nature and shared community spaces.
Jacksonville-area weather alert frequencies going offline during period of storms, potential severe wind

3 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Ben Singson

A mandatory computer upgrade will take numerous Illinois weather radio stations, including Jacksonville's, offline during a few days of anticipated thunderstorms and potential severe winds. All of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather radio stations in central Illinois will be out of service from 7 a.m. Tuesday until sometime Thursday afternoon. That list includes Jacksonville's WXM-90 at 162.525 MHz, Channel 6, and Springfield's WXJ-75 at 162.400 MHz, Channel 1.
Commentary: How rare-earth minerals deal could help Ukraine — John A. Tures

3 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | John Tures

A month ago, the United States and Ukraine signed a Rare Earth Minerals Deal. It’s a pact that, if it passes over objections from Putin supporters in Congress, could bring an end to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Here’s how that would work. Even before the ink was dry, Amit Gupta, a foreign policy expert, told my class that such a deal would likely provide peace and security for Ukraine.
Glenwood, Father McGivney capture baseball playoff championships

3 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Dennis Mathes

University of Tennessee recruit Cameron Appenzeller was a little bit more than the Jacksonville baseball team could handle on Saturday as Chatham Glenwood beat the Crimsons 4-0 in the championship game of the Jacksonville Regional at Future Champions Sports Complex. Appenzeller gave up two hits, struck out 14 and walked one as Little Leaguers from a tournament at the fields, and at least one rumored major league scout, looked on.
Members of Latter-day Saints turn to yoga for its physical and spiritual benefits

3 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Deepa Bharath

Wendy Cullum lay flat on her back completely relaxed in "shavasana" or "corpse pose," a common closing position in a yoga class. She and several other members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were finishing up a 90-minute session in the sanctuary of the only Hindu temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, a bucolic community about 55 miles south of Salt Lake City.