RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD DECEMBER MEETING RECAP
The Richland County Board held its regular December meeting in Olney last night. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, the Board selected Travis Paddock as Chairman and Morgan Henton […]
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YEILD CONTEST WINNERS
(BLOOMINGTON) The past growing season turned out a little better than expected for many corn growers in Illinois and it showed in the final results of the National Corn Growers […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/13/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ pension situation is getting worse to no one’s surprise. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability reports the total unfunded liability is now at 46% with a taxpayer […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/13/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll stay dry today with plenty of clouds as little warmer air will start to move into our downstate area by sunset this evening. Then more clouds tomorrow as […]
2024 JASPER COUNTY SHOP WITH A COP A SUCCESS
(NEWTON) The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is saying “thank you” to everyone who helped out and donated to this year’s Shop With A Cop program. With the help of all […]
RICHLAND COUNTY OUTREACH CHRISTMAS EVE MEALS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
(OLNEY) The Outreach Mission Christmas Eve Meals will be delivered to anyone residing in Richland County on that Tuesday, December 24th. The deadline to call the Immanuel United Methodist Church […]
IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Board of Trustees convened for its December meeting on Tuesday in Olney. Key actions included: Personnel Matters: The next regular monthly meeting will be […]
WVLN-WSEI PRESENTED WITH HONORED INSTITUTION AWARD BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
(OLNEY) The National Weather Service Office in Lincoln, Illinois sent two of its employees to Olney yesterday to present an Honored Institution Award to WVLN-WSEI in recognition of 75 years […]
TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT SALES DROPPED FROM LAST YEAR
(BLOOMINGTON) Economic factors continue to impact agricultural equipment sales in Illinois and across the nation. New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. sales of tractors in all […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/12/2024)
(EAST ST. LOUIS) The federal government files suit against East St. Louis yesterday, alleging the city’s practice of repeatedly dumping untreated sewage in the local community violates federal environmental protections. […]