Alexis board supports tourism program
By Sheila Pressley
ALEXIS The Alexis Village Board this week expressed its support for Mercer County’s “side-by-side” tourism program, MerCo Trails.
Following discussion during the regular board meeting Monday, trustees approved a resolution to issue a letter of support for the effort to promote utility vehicle tourism in Mercer County.
In a telephone interview Thursday, Mercer County Economic Development Director Kasi Hinshaw explained the side-by-side program. Participants will pay an annual fee to Visit MerCo for a registration sticker that will allow them to operate UTVs on designated roads in the county (the MerCo Trails system). UTVs are small off-road/on-road vehicles. Stickers cost $50 for Mercer County residents, $75 for non-residents.
Grand marshal getting second chance at Jacksonville St. Patrick s Day parade
Darren Iozia, darren.iozia@myjournalcourier.com
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Jim Duncan (left) and Dan Kindred stand Tuesday in front of Don’s Place. Duncan will be the parade marshal for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Jacksonville. He was supposed to lead last year’s parade, but it was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Darren Iozia | Journal-Courier
Jim Duncan was all set to lead last year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, thinking he knew what to expect. What he didn’t expect was that it would be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oak Lawn police will be on the lookout for impaired and distracted driving, and seat belt scofflaws leading up to St. Patrick s Day. (Shutterstock)
OAK LAWN, IL – With St. Patrick s Day just around the corner, Oak Lawn police are reminding motorists to plan ahead for a sober ride home to keep celebrations from turning deadly. Oak Lawn police will be patrolling village streets and roadways from now until the wee hours of March 18. We understand people are looking for a reason to celebrate, but we urge you to do so safely, said Sgt. M. Acke, traffic unit coordinator for the Oak Lawn Police Department. While festivities may look different this year, the basics remain the same. If you ll be drinking or using cannabis or another impairing substance, make the right choice to find a sober driver to get you and your friends home safely.