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 […]
JASPER COUNTY BOARD MARCH 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Jasper County Board met last week in Newton for its regular monthly session, addressing a range of county matters: The next Jasper County Board meeting is scheduled for April […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD MARCH 25, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board met Monday night for its regular session, addressing various community matters: The next regular Noble Village Board meeting is set for April 14, 2025.
USDA SUPPORTING AVIAN INFLUENZA RESEARCH
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA is offering up to $100 million to support projects on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) prevention, therapeutics, vaccines, and research as the competitive process is for manufacturers, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/26/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill into law that addresses differences between police officer body cameras and Illinois State Police dash camera laws. The bill clarifies that if […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/26/2025
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll stay mostly dry today on this Wednesday, although morning clouds will be followed by some afternoon sunshine and dry conditions. An approaching warm front moving into Illinois from […]
ROWCROPPERS 4-H CLUB PORK BURGER AND BAKED GOODS SALE AT OLNEY BIG R – MARCH 29, 2025
(OLNEY) The Rowcroppers 4-H Club will have a pork burger and baked goods fundraiser this Saturday at the Olney Rural King Store, with serving from 10:00 to 1:00, or until […]
MASTER’S HANDS FOOD FUNDRAISER AT OLNEY CITY PARK – MARCH 29, 2025
(OLNEY) The Master’s Hands in Olney will have a food fundraiser this coming Saturday with serving from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Olney City Park Community Building. The menu will […]