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 […]

“WHAT’S HAPPENING” THIS WEEKEND

(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $6,721 if […]

COUNTY FAIRS CONTINUING THIS WEEKEND

(OBLONG) As the Richland County Fair winds down this weekend, the Crawford County Fair in Oblong gets underway this weekend. The 4-H Horse Show is at 5:00 later this evening […]