ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (10/07/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, is warning statewide folks about a new scam that seeks to take advantage of student loan uncertainty. Scammers […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (10/07/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area weather will be much like last week, including a stretch of dry weather conditions continuing today through upcoming weekend, with plenty of sunshine each day, with […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Newton vs. Paris In a challenging matchup yesterday, the Newton Lady Eagles fell to Paris with a final score of 8-3. Looking ahead, the Lady Eagles are set to compete […]
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
(OLNEY) The Olney Public Library has a couple of activities planned for this week: For more on these & other activities, check the OPL website or the OPL page on […]
MT. ERIE FALL FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
(MT. ERIE) All are invited this weekend to the Fall Festival activities in Mt. Erie, starting with the a 5:00 cake walk, followed by bingo, and entertainment by Hayden Brown […]
NEWTON AMERICAN LEGION QUEEN OF HEARTS FRIDAY NIGHT
(NEWTON) It’s another Queen of Hearts drawing this Friday night at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton, with tickets on sale up until draw time, and a […]
REDEEMED RIDERS ‘FELLOWSHIP RIDE’ THIS SATURDAY
(OLNEY) The Redeemed Riders, a ministry of Olney Church of the Nazarene, invites folks to join them for a “Fellowship Ride” this Saturday with all vehicles welcomed to take part. […]
OLNEY/NOBLE AIRPORT CHILI-IN DRIVE-IN THIS WEEKEND
(NOBLE/OLNEY) The Olney Area Pilots Association will host its annual Chili-In Drive-In this Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Olney/Noble Airport, just off Old Route 250 between Olney and […]
CITY OF OLNEY CERTIFIED UNDER ‘CITIES FOR PETS’ PROGRAM
(OLNEY) The City of Olney announced yesterday that it has earned City Certification through the Better Cities for Pets Program from Mars Petcare, showcasing Olney’s commitment to creating a pet-friendly […]
EFFINGHAM AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR MISSING MAN AT LAKE SARA
(EFFINGHAM) Effingham County authorities and others are continuing the search for a construction worker who went under the waters of Lake Sara yesterday afternoon and never resurfaced. While working at […]