Whiteside County Economic Development

07/05/2025

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July from all of us at JCE!

04/06/2025

Since tomorrow is a META/FB blackbout, I’ll post this now. It’s official. Signed at 8:20AM. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule (aka... new name, META) where they can use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!
Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy”. Then go to your page, create a new post and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear and click Paste.
This will bypass the system….
He who does nothing consents

According to the show 60 Minutes:
Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA..

10/29/2024

When it comes to passwords, remember: length trumps complexity. Strong passwords are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of letters, numbers and symbols. Create unique passwords for each online account you manage and use phrases you can easily remember.

10/29/2024

We are hiring! Check out our website at jcecoop.com for more details.

10/23/2024

Northwest Illinois animator, Michael Cook, and his creation, Chucky Chicken, are hosting a great presentation on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles. If you're a fan of classic cartoons this event is for you. Check it out!

It’s amazing to think just how many options we have for watching stuff with our families these days. It’s hard to believe that at one point in our

09/19/2024

We are hiring! Check out our website to learn more.

09/17/2024

HEY NORTHWEST ILLINOIS and CHICAGOLAND...
Great news from Northwest Illinois Animator Michael Cook: Cartoon Star Chucky Chicken is presenting "Chucky Chicken's Classic Cartoon Matinee" - a two-hour presentation of cartoons from yesteryear, featuring Popeye, Betty Boop, Felix the Cat, and others!

If you love cartoons, the place to be is Arcada Theatre, 105 East Main St., St. Charles, IL on Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m.

https://oshows.com/event/chucky-chickens-animated-arcada/

04/11/2024

The Northwest Illinois Film Festival, "Shorts-A-Palooza 2024" is coming... a celebration of some very talented Illinois Indie Filmmakers. Mark your calendars - Wednesday April 24th at 7:00 PM at Morrison Tech. This is a free event.

03/08/2024

What unites us is more important than what divides us. Emmy-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films turn their lens on a network of people and organizations in Iowa and Illinois working toward improved water quality in the Upper Mississippi watershed. Their new documentary Moved by Waters will screen in the theater of Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, Illinois on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. The Rundles' Emmy-winning Over & Under: Wildlife Crossings and Emmy-nominated Places To Be Wild will precede the screening of Moved by Waters. A discussion with the filmmakers will follow the films. This free screening/discussion event is funded by a grant from BeWildReWild and co-sponsored by the Northwest Illinois Film Office and Morrison Institute of Technology (Morrison Tech).

02/28/2024

What unites us is more important than what divides us. Emmy-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films turn their lens on a network of people and organizations in Iowa and Illinois working toward improved water quality in the Upper Mississippi watershed. Their new documentary Moved by Waters will screen in the theater of Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave., Morrison, Illinois on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. The Rundles' Emmy-winning Over & Under: Wildlife Crossings and Emmy-nominated Places To Be Wild will precede the screening of Moved by Waters. A discussion with the filmmakers will follow the films. This free screening/discussion event is funded by a grant from BeWildReWild and co-sponsored by Whiteside County Economic Development, the Northwest Illinois Film Office, and Morrison Institute of Technology (Morrison Tech).

08/22/2023

Sunset on the Rock River - Sterling/Rock Falls
Twilight Farm, Whiteside County