Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Wednesday, April 26th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Central High School SADD Chapter members Kylie and Nathan represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a Hotline Interview. They will be sharing helpful prevention TIPs with parents on how to keep teens safe on prom night….
JJC Meeting Minutes: March 10, 2023
The Juvenile Justice Council is devoted to improving the lives of Iroquois County youth. The minutes from their last meeting will provide updates on both their accomplishments and plans for the future. Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County Meeting Minutes 3-10-23…
The JJC’s Partnership with Mrs. Bohlmann’s 5th Grade Class Spreads Joy to Local Nursing Home Residents
The Juvenile Justice Council is enjoying partnering with Mrs. Bohlmann’s 5th grade class at Glenn Raymond School through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Education Partnership Program. This month’s visit involved making paper fortune cookies containing messages to bring joy to local nursing home residents. These 5th graders have big hearts and were truly…
JJC Meeting: March 10, 2023
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County will be meeting on Friday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. in the E.S.D.A. Room in the Iroquois County Courthouse basement. All are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. For the Zoom link, contact Barb King, JJC Chair. Help us plan new initiatives and continue to make…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, February 16th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart of the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County and Jenny Schoenwetter of Harbor House during a live Hotline Interview.
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, February 16th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart of the Juvenile Justice Council and Jenny Schoenwetter of Harbor House promote their upcoming Bowling Against Bullying event in conjunction with Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Iroquois County sixth through twelfth grade students are invited to attend this fun…
Meet the JJC’s Mascot…Ollie the Owl!
Introducing…Ollie the Owl! Thank you to everyone who voted to help name the JJC’s new owl mascot. Look for Ollie to be helping to spread underage substance use prevention messaging across the county….
JJC Meeting Minutes: December 14, 2022
Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County/Iroquois County Opioid Coalition Joint Meeting Minutes 12-14-22 The Juvenile Justice Council is devoted to improving the lives of Iroquois County youth. The minutes from their last meeting will provide updates on both their accomplishments and plans for the future….
JJC Held Celebratory Meeting to Recognize and Honor Partners
The Juvenile Justice Council held a celebratory meeting yesterday to honor and thank members for their efforts to stop underage substance use in Iroquois County. This dedication and hard work earned the JJC Blue Ribbon Coalition status by CADCA the nation’s top substance use and misuse prevention organization. The JJC appreciates each and every partner’s…
JJC Meeting and Celebration: December 14, 2022
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County will be meeting on Wednesday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m. in the E.S.D.A. Room in the Iroquois County Courthouse basement. All are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. For the Zoom link, contact Barb King, JJC Chair. Help us celebrate making a positive difference in our…
See the Juvenile Justice Council’s Christmas Tree Lane Entry at the Old Courthouse Museum
Christmas Tree Lane at the Old Courthouse Museum is officially open! Come view some beautifully decorated Christmas trees and get into the holiday spirit. The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County has trimmed a tree featuring their new owl mascot. WHOOO can prevent underage drug and alcohol use? YOU can! The JJC continues to partner…