MARCH 2025 USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report for March, the average temperature was 46.9 degrees around the state, 6.1 degrees above normal. The statewide average precipitation was 2.86 inches […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/01/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois State Police has 32 new Troopers as Cadet Class 149 graduated late last week in Springfield. Reporting to locations throughout the state on Sunday, the Troopers completed […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/01/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a warm front lifts northward across Illinois, our temperatures will warm up today to above average for this first day of April 2025, but more weather changes are […]
IECC OFFERING SKILLFORGE MANUFACTURING SKILLS LAB IN APRIL
(OLNEY) The SkillForge Manufacturing Skills Lab at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is offering a comprehensive Motor Control Training workshop designed for industrial, commercial, and agricultural professionals. Scheduled for next […]
RESIDENTS WARNED OF IRS TELEPRHONE CALL SCAM
(NEWTON/OLNEY) Downstate authorities are again warning area residents to be alert to a current scam that’s circulating at this time of the year. Taxpayers are receiving false phone calls from […]
ILLINOIS FFA MAJOR STATE OFFICERS PREPARE FOR UPCOMING 97TH ANNUAL STATE FFA CONVENTION
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois FFA major state officers are nearing their final mission with the 97th State FFA Convention just around the corner, set for June 10th–12th in Springfield. Headed up […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/27/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorney’s general are asking a federal judge to halt President Donald Trump’s move to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/27/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a warm front lifts northeastward across our downstate area by later today, we’ll have spotty rain showers today through tonight, with a marginal risk for a few strong […]
CLAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTING INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON PROPOSED 1% SCHOOL FACILITIES TAX – MARCH 27, 2025
(CLAY CITY) The Clay City School District will host an informational meeting to inform the public about the proposed 1% Clay County Schools Facilities Tax, which is on next Tuesday’s […]
OCC OFFERING 3-WEEK TIG WELDING COURSE – MAY 2025
(OLNEY) Olney Central College has announced that it is offering a special three-week TIG Welding Course later this spring in May. Scheduled to meet at the Terry L. Bruce West […]
