HAY HARVEST UNDERWAY IN ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The first cutting of hay is underway across Illinois, with farmers reporting varying levels of progress depending on their region. According to the USDA, the first harvest of alfalfa […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS (06/03/2026)
(SPRINGFIELD) Though Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s full affordable housing initiative did not pass through the General Assembly this session, approximately $250 million was included in the state’s 2027 budget to support […]
A COUPLE OF LOCAL MEETINGS COMING UP
(NEWTON) In a couple of area meetings this week : The meetings are all open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
TWO LOCAL YOUTH NOW JUNIOR AAA MEMBERS
(OLNEY) Congratulations to a pair of Richland County youth who are now new junior members of the American Angus Association, as reported by the national organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, […]
CITY OF OLNEY ROAD WORK
(OLNEY) The City of Olney has announced that North Holly Road, from Main Street to Gadde Bridge Lane, will be closed to traffic tomorrow, on Wednesday, June 3rd, and will […]
USDA’S CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA released its first condition ratings for 2026 corn and soybean crops in its latest crop progress and conditions report yesterday. While the Illinois corn crop was rated […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Before the Illinois state budget was passed early yesterday morning, a bill offering career technical education classes as an alternative to Illinois’ foreign language mandate was approved by lawmakers in Springfield […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A high pressure system will control our downstate area weather for the next few days and nights with low humidity levels, some sunshine, and seasonable to slightly above normal […]
UPCOMING CHANCES TO GIVE BLOOD THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a Blood Emergency is place throughout the Midwest, the American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity […]
NEW LIVESTOCK RESEARCH FACILITY NO OPEN
(SPRINGFIELD) USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently opened the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility providing the cattle industry with innovative tools & advanced technologies to manage […]