SEVEN STATES HAVE OFFICIALLY BANNED LAB-GROWN MEAT
(SPRINGFIELD) Texas is now the seventh U.S. state to ban lab-grown meat as legislation signed into law last week will go into effect in September. Other states already approving such […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/26/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois consumers will start paying higher taxes on a variety of items next week, beginning Tuesday, plus they may also foot the bill for corporate tax changes. On July […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/26/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the Heat Advisory for all of our downstate area will expire tonight, the hot and humid weather conditions will still hang around for a few more days & […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD JUNE 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board met in regular session this past Monday night, wrapping up business in under 30 minutes. Below are the key actions and updates: Approvals Updates & Notices […]
OLNEY TIGERSHARKS WEEKEND RECAP -OLNEY INVITATIONAL MEET
The Olney Tigersharks delivered a powerhouse performance at the Olney Invitational Swim Meet held Saturday at the Musgrove Aquatic Center (MAC). The event featured eight teams and hundreds of swimmers, […]
IN AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT (06/23/2025)
(NEWTON/OLNEY) In area meetings coming up this week : All the meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
THE JASPER COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES THIS WEEK
The 154th Jasper County Fair is in full swing this week at the fairgrounds in Newton, with events and activities for all ages running through Saturday! Monday Highlights – Grandparents […]
JASPER COUNTY BOARD JUNE 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Jasper County Board held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday night in Newton, covering a variety of county matters and updates. Here are the highlights: Financial & Administrative Highway […]
CATTLE ON FEED NU,BERS CONTINUES TO STAY LOW IN 2025
(SPRINGFIELD) The number of cattle on feed in America remains lower than year ago levels. The USDA reported last Friday an estimated 11.4 million head of cattle on feed as […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/23/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ unemployment rate in May was 4.8%, higher than the national average of 4.2%. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says compared to a year ago, total jobs increased […]