YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. The statewide average temperature was 65.0 degrees last […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/10/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) September is National Suicide Prevention Month and an Illinois-based nonprofit is continuing its prevention campaign in schools across the country and in the Land of Lincoln. Erika’s Lighthouse creates […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/10/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With plenty of sunshine today across our downstate area, a warming trend starting today will continue tomorrow and Thursday, before the remnants of Tropical Storm Francine moves up through […]
CHARLESTON DEFEATS OLNEY IN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF MATCH
Charleston vs. OlneyYesterday at Charleston, the host Lady Trojans defeated the Olney Lady Tigers with a team score of 195 to 243. The Lady Tigers were led by: Olney is […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
Olney VFW Queen of Hearts DrawingThe Olney VFW will hold its next Queen of Hearts drawing this Sunday afternoon at 4:00 PM. The jackpot is currently $9,186 if the winner […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP – TUESDAY NIGHT
At its regular session this past Tuesday, the Newton City Council addressed several key items: The next meeting of the Newton City Council is scheduled for September 17th.
ILLINOIS DNR TO OFFER AGRICULTURAL LEASES FOR CONSERVATION AND RECREATION: BIDS OPEN THIS FALL
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept sealed bids this fall for about 30 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2025 through 2029. The agency utilizes agricultural leases […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/06/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ economy is slowing down, that’s according to the Institute of Government & Public Affairs at the University of Illinois, which measures the economy with the Flash Index, a […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/06/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak cold front moves across our downstate area by later today, we’ll have some sunshine, then clouds, and a broken line of showers or light rain. That’s […]
FUNDRAISER FOR KELLIE BETTIS THIS SATURDAY AT OLNEY VFW
A fundraiser to support Kellie Bettis with medical expenses will take place this Saturday at the Olney VFW. The event features a variety of activities, starting with a Jeep/Car/Truck/Bike Ride. […]