WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/13/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s more of the same for today, this Wednesday, unseasonably warmer than normal temperatures and some sunshine. However, a slow-moving warm front lifting north across the state will give […]
BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING FROM THE WEEKEND
(OLNEY) In Boys Junior High Wrestling from this past weekend – Two Olney Cub graplers did well in State Wrestling up in Rockford, at the IKWF State Novice/Senior Tournaments with […]
CRMH MEET AND GREET OPEN HOUSE
(OLNEY) All are invited this coming Thursday morning to a “Meet & Greet Open House” at Ophelia’s Cup, at 205 South Whittle Avenue in Olney, when three new specialty doctors […]
FATAL STANDOFF IN EFFINGHAM UNDER INVESTIAGTION
(EFFINGHAM) Effingham County authorities are still investigating a standoff incident from last Friday that resulted in the man wanted for questioning taking his own life. It all took place at […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP (03/12/2024)
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night (03/11/2024) in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved the $21,811 purchase of Bunker […]
USDA GRAIN SUPPLY AND USE ESTIMATES REPORT ADJUSTMENTS
(BLOOMINGTON) The USDA made only minor adjustments to domestic grain supply and use estimates in last Friday’s March 8th report. Ending stocks for corn (2.1 million bushels) and soybeans (315 […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/12/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Thousands of cases of shredded cheese are being recalled in 15 states, including Illinois for fears of listeria contamination. Sargento says the cheese varieties affected by the recall include […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/12/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another breezy and warmer-than-normal day on this Tuesday with some clouds mixed in with the sunshine. An approaching short wave weather system will track into Illinois tonight, bringing […]
AREA BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK (03/11/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking all donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity to help replenish currently low area blood supplies. Here’s the […]
MIKE BOST INVITES AREA HIGH SCHOOLERS TO ENTER THE 2024 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
(WASHINGTON) The office of U.S. Representative Mike Bost is inviting all downstate high school students in the 12th Congressional District to take part in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. While […]