ROAD WEIGHT LIMITS NOW IN EFFECT
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A reminder that due to the recent hard freeze and subsequent thaw, some or most all area roads are posted with weight limits until further notice. This includes all […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) An upstate lawmaker has proposed legislation to impose a 10-cent fee on carryout bags at retail establishments, effective in 2027. House Bill 5112 would also increase the tax by […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The National Federation of Independent Business Employment Index dropped nearly one (1) point in January, to 101.6. While the index remained above the historical average of 100 and slightly […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As mild weather conditions begin this new work week, our downstate temperatures will trend near to slightly above normal for the remainder of this week. Last week’s rain chance […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a low pressure weather system staying to our north this morning, we’ll stay dry here in our downstate area as temperatures rise into the 30’s for the first […]
MORE SUMMITS FOR FARMERS COMING UP
(OLNEY) Five more Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits are scheduled over the next month throughout the state. Those attending will gain up-to-date research-based insights from U of I experts to support […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A broad ridge of high pressure located over the Canadian Prairie will dominate our downstate area weather this weekend, with seasonably cold, but dry conditions today through Sunday with […]
NEW JOHN DEERE EXPANSIONS ANNOUNCED
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois-based John Deere has announced that it will open two new facilities this year, one in North Carolina and the other in neighboring Indiana. The company says future generation […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois EPA has announced an extension to the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application cycle from the end of this month to May 31st, 2026. After this coming Saturday, […]
NEW JUNIOR COLLEGE EDUCATION CHANCES
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will launch a new generation of transfer-focused programs beginning Fall 2026, following formal approval by the IECC Board of Trustees. The newly approved Transfer […]