OLNEY CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARD WINNERS
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s Olney Christmas Parade, despite the snowfall before and during the event. Over 70 participants braved the […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/02/2024)
(CHICAGO) The Illinois State Police were busy last Friday afternoon at shortly after 2:00, when a State Trooper conducted a commercial motor vehicle inspection on a semi-truck on I-80, up […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/02/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) An upper level disturbance in the Upper Midwest overnight could make it’s way into our downstate area this morning with some light snow flurries, otherwise this first Monday in […]
OCC MENS AND WOMENS BASKETBALL THIS WEEKEND
Men’s Junior College Basketball – OCC Classic This Weekend The OCC Blue Knights are hosting their OCC Classic at “The Dungeon” this weekend. Due to a last-minute cancellation from one […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES THIS WEEKEND
The eight State Championship games are set to take place at Hancock Stadium in Normal. Here are the matchups for today: CLASS 1A: CLASS 2A: CLASS 3A: CLASS 4A: The […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL BOB KERANS TOURNAMENT CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND & WEDNESDAY HIGHLIGHTS
The Annual Bob Kerans Tournament continued Wednesday night at the NCHS Gym, with Newton improving to 2-0 in the tournament by defeating Altamont 66-28. In the other game, Effingham triumphed […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL THIS WEEKEND
Cumberland Tournament – Semi-Final Action: The Cumberland Tournament continues with four semi-final games this Friday: The tournament’s final four games will take place on Saturday afternoon and evening. Lawrence County […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) Don’t forget the annual Olney Christmas Parade is scheduled for tomorrow night. With judging from 5:00 to 5:30, the parade will line up at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, […]
650 MEALS DELIVERED YESTERDAY IN RICHLAND COUNTY
(OLNEY) A huge “thank you” goes out to the local Richland County Outreach Mission, which yesterday delivered a total of 650 Thanksgiving Day meals to those throughout Richland County. Just […]
ILLINIOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/29/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois EPA is inviting fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around the state to participate in this year’s Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. The 2025 theme […]