By Jeremy Coumbes on May 27, 2021 at 4:48pm
L to R: Jim Burke with Hutchison Engineering, Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corp. President Kristin Jamison, Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Brittany Henry , Ward 5 Alderwoman Mary Watts, Bryce Ballenger and Lake Superintendent Brett Gilbreth , Ward 2 Alderwoman Lori Large-Oldenettel, Mayor Andy Ezard. Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Musch, and Parks Superintendent Adam Fletcher
The new Lake Mauvaisterre Boat Launch was officially opened this morning as city leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Mayor Andy Ezard was joined by members of the Jacksonville Parks and Lakes Department, the City Council, and various civic organizations this morning to officially open the new boat launch aimed at allowing more access to the lake.
Neighbors: When it comes to Jacksonville water, Zimmer s objective is crystal-clear
David Blanchette, Journal-Courier
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Matt Zimmer works amid the pumps and pipes in the basement of the Jacksonville Water Plant. David Blanchette | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less
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Matt Zimmer checks the controls on the high-density lime system at the Jacksonville Water Plant. David Blanchette | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less
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If you enjoy turning on your faucet and receiving good, clean water, Matt Zimmer is one of the people you should thank.
Zimmer is the lead maintenance technician and operator at Jacksonville’s Municipal Water Plant at Hardin and Superior avenues. His primary job is to maintain the systems that keep the water flowing and to fix them right away when they quit.
By Jeremy Coumbes on March 16, 2021 at 3:20pm
Another sign of spring is coming to Nichols Park soon.
The City of Jacksonville Parks and Lakes Department announced today that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be stocking trout at Morgan Lake in Nichols Park.
According to the announcement, there will be a two-week period of only catch and release fishing starting on Saturday, March 20th. The spring trout season then opens up to catch and harvest on Saturday, April 3rd.
City officials say it is only after the season opens up on April 3rd that anglers may keep their fish. The daily catch limit for each angler is 5 trout. All anglers must have a valid fishing license and an Inland Trout Stamp that may be purchased where licenses are sold.
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