USDA MID-SEPTEMBER CROP PRODUCTION REPORT FOR ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA late last week released its mid-September Illinois Crop Prodcution report : the planted area for corn is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4% from last year […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/16/2024)
(CHICAGO) Millions of dollars in food assistance benefits have been stolen in Illinois by fraudsters using skimming devices. WGN-TV reports $3.5 million was stolen from the SNAP program in just […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/16/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Summer-like warmth with dry and sunny weather conditions continue today and all of this work week throughout our downstate area as an expansive region of surface ridging and a […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DRUG SEARCH AT RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
(OLNEY) The Richland County Sheriff’s Department headed up a search for drugs in Olney yesterday morning at Richland County High School as several area K-9 Units conducted the “drug sniff” […]
USDA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM (ACEP) FOR FY 2025
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA has announced funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. The program’s goal is to help landowners and others eligible to conserve, restore, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/12/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) States Attorneys from Illinois and 40 other states are prodding Congress to require a U.S. surgeon general warning for young people on social media platforms. The group is urging […]
THURSDAY WEATHRE DISCUSSION (09/12/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll have one more day of dry weather conditions, along with plenty of cloud cover on this Thursday, as the remnants of Hurricane Francine will lift into our downstate […]
LOCAL CHOWDERS THIS WEEKEND
Wynoose Annual Chowder Dundas Ruritan Bulk Chowder For both events, enjoy a community tradition and great food.
CLAY CITY FALL FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND: PARADE, TRACTOR SHOW, GAMES, AND MORE
The Clay City Fall Festival is set for this weekend, featuring a variety of events and activities for all ages: Friday Evening: Saturday: Sunday: Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy […]
UPCOMING EVENTS AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 20 IN NEWTON: CHICKEN DINNER, BINGO NIGHT, AND QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING
Salt ‘n Vinegar Chicken Dinner Bingo Night Queen of Hearts Drawing For more details, contact 618-783-2622.