Juvenile Justice Council Meeting Minutes 6-10-22 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….
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, July 15th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Gina Greene represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview.
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, July 15th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Gina Greene, Community Health Educator with the Iroquois County Public Health Department, represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. She will be discussing the JJC/ICPHD partnership to bring Hidden in Plain Sight to the Iroquois…
Tune in to WGFA 94.1 to hear TIPs from Iroquois County State’s Attorney Jim Devine on how to keep teens safe during graduation celebrations and other gatherings.
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, May 20th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Iroquois County State’s Attorney Jim Devine represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a Hotline Interview. He will be sharing helpful prevention TIPs with parents on how to keep teens safe at graduation celebrations and other teen gatherings….
What do you know about Social Host Law?
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County, the Iroquois County State’s Attorney Office, I-KAN’s Life Education Center programming, and the Pledge for Life Partnership want you to be informed so you can assist and encourage your teens to make the best choices for healthy, happy futures. Thanks to the Iroquois County’s Times-Republic/Illinois Spirit, Gilman Star,…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
TIP the Scale wants to remind everyone that April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Why should Iroquois County parents take note of this month’s designation? Well, unfortunately, underage drinking continues to be an issue of concern in our communities. Learn the risks and have an important conversation with your kids. Talking Improves Parenting! TIP the Scale!…
Watseka Community High School Students Take Part in Vape Escape Room Activity
Over 70 students at Watseka Community High School successfully completed the Vape Escape Room activity. Assisted by National Honor Society members, 7 groups of freshmen worked together to decipher clues and quickly solve puzzles in order to “escape” while learning about the negative health, social, and financial consequences of vaping. Way to go, Watseka students…
What do you know about the Illinois Youth Survey?
Did you know that most 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students in Iroquois County will take the IYS this spring? Results of the IYS can serve as a valuable tool for our schools and communities to determine needs and secure funding to meet these needs….
Area High School Students Record a Public Service Announcement for Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Please make time to talk with your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Remember to KEEP SHOWING UP. They’re still growing up! Thank you, area high school students, for recording a Public Service Announcement for Alcohol Awareness Month! Tune into WGFA or WIBK to hear both versions of this…
JJC Meeting: June 10, 2022
The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County will be holding a meeting on Friday, June 10th, 2022 in the breakroom of the Iroquois County Courthouse. Anyone interested in joining our prevention efforts is welcome to attend either in-person or via Zoom. For the meeting link, please contact Barb King….
JJC Meeting Minutes: March 7, 2022
Juvenile Justice Council Meeting Minutes 3-7-22 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….