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Jacksonville, IL - The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) is excited to announce the launch of its Talent Attraction Campaign featuring new “live and work” videos, digital advertising and a listing and relocation offer on MakeMyMove.com. The campaign places a targeted focus on recruiting an increased workforce to local...
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Winchester Plans Music in the Park
May 17 2024Winchester Music in the Park is planned for every Thursday in June and July with the exception of July 4. Featured will be a Farmers Market on the square from 4:00 - 7:00 with music starting at 7:00. More information will be posted once final plans are in place. Hope...
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Mark your calendar for August 17, 2024. The Village has been busy putting together a great day for family, friends and neighbors. The day features burgoo, parade, pageant, food and retail vendors, rides, and entertainment by Wade Hayes, special guests Stompin Ground and much more! Come join the fun and...
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Winchester has a great line-up of entertainment for the 2024 Winchester Summer Concert Series. Hope you can make it, and be sure to thank our sponsors!
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Former Bluffs Resident to Open Insurance Agency
Apr 16 2024BLUFFS, IL – A former resident of Bluffs is returning to his roots to open an insurance agency. Brian Floyd, owner of Floyd Insurance Agency LLC, will be opening their main headquarters office in Bluffs. The agency currently has a satellite office at 1111 West Morton Avenue Suite #8 in...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, March 27, 2024For more information, contact:Kristin JamisonNew Website Spotlights Scott County’s Strategic Advantages and Open Arms to Businesses and ResidentsWINCHESTER, IL -- The Scott County Development Corporation (SCDC), in a significant step towards fostering economic growth and attracting new businesses, proudly announces the launch of its new...
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By Ryne TurkeThe Source NewspaperThe West Central Cougars Boys Basketball team capped off a season to remember with an IHSA 1A State Championship in Champaign earlier this month. While the Cougars victory has been the talk of the community, fans from Winchester and Bluffs believed a State Championship was in the...
Bluffs board focuses on summer events
Mar 13 2024BLUFFS — Village board members are looking forward to events coming up this summer. The community picnic is planned for Aug. 17, when the headline performer will be country music artist Wade Hayes, with special guest Stompin' Grounds.The board voted to donate $1,000 toward the event.Mayor Linda Sapp asked board members...
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Scott County Historical Society Promoting Rental Opportunities of Historic Winchester Depot
Feb 10 2024One of Winchester’s historic buildings is hoping to host more community events this year after several completed renovations.The Winchester Depot has been the home of the Scott County Historical Society since the mid-80s. The depot, at that time, was in a decrepit state and was put through a series of...
The Village of Bluffs recently completed a key piece of utility infrastructure.The Scott County Times reports that the village recently completed a new 150,000-gallon water storage tank. The construction of the tank was funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s low-interest water infrastructure loan program.To read the full article click...
WINCHESTER — Things are looking up in Winchester and there are no plans to slow down as summer transitions into fall.That’s according to Winchester Civic Group member Bobbi Jo Smith, who said the group — working in tandem with city leaders — has a lot of projects in the works.To...