Congrats to the 2024 Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest Winners! Ollie the Owl was thrilled to visit each one to deliver their prize package. Thanks to all who took part and entered. You were all so creative! Working together we raised awareness in our community and encouraged youth to live drug-free. We look forward…
Help the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department keep Iroquois County safe! Proper disposal of medications can help prevent accidental poisoning, substance abuse, and contamination of water resources. Clean out your medicine cabinet and take part in the DEA National Rx Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th!…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Thursday, October 17th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. She will be sharing information about Red Ribbon Week and all of the fun activities that the JJC has planned for this important prevention week. Tune…
Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated the week of October 23rd-31st. It’s an ideal way for schools and communities to unite to take a visible stand against drug misuse. This year’s theme is “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County together with I-KAN ROE and the Pledge…
Get ready to celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 23rd-31st! Encourage youth to live healthy, happy, and drug-free! Enter the JJC’s Red Ribbon Week Door Decorating Contest for a chance to win an Amazon gift card, swag, and a visit from the JJC’s mascot Ollie the Owl. All Iroquois County residents can enter. Judging categories include:…
It’s that time of year again where families and fun come together at the Iroquois County Fair! The Juvenile Justice Council ‘s mascot Ollie the Owl and his family will be there, too. Stop by the JJC’s booth in the south commercial building to meet them. Snap a pic with the owl family and enter…
Back by popular demand…The Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County is hosting their annual Rock Hunt at the Iroquois County Fair! Bring your family on a rock safari and search for rocks hidden throughout the fairgrounds featuring their mascot – Ollie the Owl. You could win a delicious treat! So, bring your family out to…
Tune in to 94.1 WGFA on Friday, July 12th at 8:15 a.m. to hear Jenni McTaggart represent the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County during a live Hotline Interview. She will be sharing helpful summer prevention TIPs with parents as well as some of the activities that the JJC has planned for the Iroquois County…
Please note that the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County’s next meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, June 14th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the Iroquois County Courthouse basement. Plan to attend either in-person or virtually. For the Zoom link, contact the JJC Chairperson or message TIP the Scale. Together we can make a…
The Juvenile Justice Council and Ms. Laws’ 5th grade class at Glenn Raymond (Iroquois County CUSD 9 – Watseka School District) enjoyed a fun afternoon yesterday discussing healthy choices and encouraging one another to Plant the Promise and GROW THE GOOD. This classroom visit is made possible through the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business…