VETERAN’S DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN JASPER COUNTY

The Newton American Legion Post 20 is seeking volunteers to help with preparations and observances for Veterans Day next week. Here’s the schedule of events and volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Schedule: […]

RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

In exciting news from Richland County High School in Olney, several students have been recognized for their exceptional academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Illinois State Scholars Congratulations to 11 RCHS students […]

YESTERDAY’S IL CROP PROGRESS REPORT (11/05/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around Illinois. The statewide average temperature was 56.7 degrees last week, […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/05/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) Of the state’s more than 8 million registered voters, nearly 2.4 million cast their ballots early. Data published by the Illinois State Board of Elections yesterday showed nearly 1.3 […]

TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/05/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As an area of low pressure moves through Illinois by late tonight, we’ll have more shower & possibly thunderstorm activity later today, by mid-to-late afternoon, with more rain expected […]