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 […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/30/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With scattered showers and thunderstorms in our downstate area last night and yesterday, we can expect more of the same over the next two to three days. While not […]