9TH ANNUAL WHITE SQUIRREL SADDLE CLUB 2024 TRACTOR SHOW AND TRUCK & JEEP SHOW THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The East Fork Arena, just north of the East Fork Lake Dam, at the north edge of Olney, will be busy this Saturday from 8:00 to 3:00 with the […]
PROJECT COMMUNITY COOKOUT FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY
(OLNEY) A cookout fundraiser will be held Saturday at the Rural King Store in Olney, with the serving of pulled pork sandwiches, bratwurst, hot dogs, chips, and drinks from 10:00 […]
RICHLAND COUNTY PIG AND SWIG THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Richland County Farm Bureau invites everyone to its 4th Annual Pig & Swig this Saturday night, August 3, 2024 along Whittle Avenue in downtown Olney. Beginning at 6:00, […]
OLNEY VFW QUEEN OF HEARTS THIS SUNDAY
(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon, August 4, 2024. The jackpot is now up […]
EFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES THIS WEEK
(ALTAMONT) The Effingham County Fair continues all of this week in Altamont. There is Harness Racing today and tomorrow at 1:00 each day and the County Fair Queen Pageant is […]
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST TO MAKE LOCAL STOPS ON AG TOUR
(MURPHYSBORO) U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Murphysboro has announced a five stop agricultural tour across downstate Illinois to discuss with constituents the Farm Bill, agricultural trade, renewable energy, and other […]
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE RANKED IN TOP 25 BEST ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
(OLNEY) Olney Central College has been honored by University HQ in its ranking of the Top 25 Best Associate Degree Programs in Illinois. OCC secured the number 9 spot in […]
RICHLAND COUNTY MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE TOMORROW
(OLNEY) A reminder from the Richland County Treasurer’s Office that the one date only deadline to pay Mobile Home taxes is tomorrow, July 31st. Payments can be made by any […]
YESTERDAY’S ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday ‘s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois’ average temperature was 73.6 degrees last […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/30/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed an amended version of House Bill 5142, which mandates that health insurance policies in the state pay for pregnancy and postpartum coverage. Officials […]