ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/30/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies confirmed the detection of bird flu in diary herds in eight states across the nation. The Illinois Departments of […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/30/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weakening cold front moved out of Illinois early this morning, some patchy fog has developed throughout our downstate area. After it lifts and some morning clouds clear […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/26/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a warm front slowly lifting northward across Illinois, we’ll gradually see some warmer air move into our downstate area today through Sunday, but that frontal system will collide […]
GIRLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD
(OLNEY) In Girls Junior High Track & Field from this past Monday – Olney St. Joe finished in a close second place at a triangular meet in Flora, it was […]
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL FROM YESTERDAY (04/25/2024)
(OLNEY) In High School Varsity Softball yesterday – The host Lady Tigers outhit the visiting Lady Tigers, 7 to 6 The (11-6/2-1) Lady Tigers are scheduled to host Mt. Carmel […]
JASPER COUNTY PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGRADEN SCREENING COMING UP
(NEWTON) There is less than one week for parents/guardians to make appointments for the Jasper County School District Preschool and Kindergarten Screening dates coming up next month. With all screenings […]
ERBA OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) has scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. A limited number of $500 scholarships will be awarded […]
FARMWEEK CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
(BLOOMINGTON) Statewide folks are urged to celebrate FarmWeek’s 50th anniversary and maybe even win a prize. To honor the milestone this year, readers can enter the “Show Us Your FarmWeek” […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/25/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A measure advancing at the Illinois Statehouse could bring changes to how some people are charged with certain crimes. House Bill 4500 passed the State House last week with […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/25/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak high pressure ridge keeps us dry with a little warmer air in place on this Thursday, we’ll see increasing clouds through tonight with our first of […]