IHSA KEEPING STATE BASKETBALL FINALS AT ISU

(BLOOMINGTON/NORMAL) The Illinois High School Association, along with Illinois State University & others, have announced that a five-year contract extension has been reached to keep the IHSA Girls Basketball State […]

NEWTON QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING TONIGHT

(NEWTON) It’s another Queen of Hearts drawing this Friday night at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton, with tickets on sale up until draw time, and a […]

OLNEY CRUISE IN TONIGHT

(OLNEY) All are invited to a “Cruise-In” this Friday night at the Olney City Park, running from 6:00 to 9:00. Along with entertainment by Guy Ash, food will be available […]

NEWTON CITY COUNCIL JUNE MEETING RECAP

(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met in regular session this past Tuesday night. The Council approved pre-paid bills worth $212,781 and accounts payable worth $125,353 : on a 5 to […]

IL DEPARTMENT OF AG RELEASES PLAN FOR FAIRGROUNDS

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Agriculture has released a new master plan for the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The multi-phase plan outlines a long-term vision for the fairgrounds, aiming […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/21/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois State GOP Chairman Don Tracy has resigned, ending a more than three-year run. In his resignation letter, Tracy said his decision was in part because he spent more […]