CSX ROAD CLOSURE

(Olney) A reminder of railroad crossing work in Olney through the end of this week. CSX crews have closed the Railroad Crossings at South Fair Street, South Morgan Street, and […]

TIDINGS, TINSEL, AND TREES – DECEMBER 1, 2023

(Olney) Tidings, Tinsel and Trees is coming to the Richland County Courthouse bringing some Holiday cheer for Friday Night, December 1, 2023 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, as everyone is invited […]

LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH OPORTUNITES

(Olney) The Immanuel United Methodist Church in Olney and its Outreach Mission is once again preparing and delivering “free” Thanksgiving Day meals to anyone who lives in Richland County. However, […]

OLNEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING (11/13/2024)

(Olney) The Olney City Council met last night (11/13/2023) in regular session. The Council: The next Council meeting is November 27, 2023. There is one more local meeting this week:

USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT (11/14/2023)

(Springfield) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.7 days suitable for field work on average last week. While the statewide average temperature was 49.5 degrees last week, […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/14/2023)

(Springfield) The Illinois Department of Public Health’s new awareness campaign is underway, reminding residents to vaccinate against the fall and winter triple threat of the Flu, COVID-19, and RSV. The […]