HSHS HOSPITALS MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES OF 2024

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has revealed the most popular baby names chosen for infants born across its three central Illinois hospitals in 2024. St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham […]

ILLINOIS CROP PRODUCTION SUMMARY FOR 2024

According to the Illinois Crop Production Summary Report released last Friday, the state’s crop performance in 2024 showed a mix of increases and decreases compared to 2023. These figures reflect […]

MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/13/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) Despite plenty of sunshine today, a stretch of cold weather will persist through midweek with nightly wind chill values around zero. After some flurries or light snow tomorrow morning, […]

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND

(NEWTON) The Newton American Legion Post 20 will host a Sunday Brunch this coming weekend with serving from 10:00 until 1:00 and an all-you-can-eat Brunch Buffet, including eleven hot bar […]

RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD JANUARY 2025 MEETING RECAP

The Richland County Board held its regular monthly meeting for January last night in Olney. The Board took the following actions: After a brief executive session, the Board adjourned. The […]

SOYBEAN DECLARED ILLINOIS’ OFFICIAL STATE BEAN

(SPRINGFIELD) It was this past Monday that the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 4439, which designates the soybean as Illinois’ official state bean. While Illinois is the nation’s number […]