ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/26/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. Jointly submitted by U.S. Representatives […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/26/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With plenty of clouds expected both today and tomorrow here in our downstate area, our rain chances will hold off until Sunday, then continue through the first part of […]
USA HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS AND FINALISTS

(MICHIGAN) The 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship has wrapped up in Mason, Michigan with over 1,800 registered shooters taking part. BOYS INDIVIDUAL SHOOTING – GIRLS INDIVIDUAL […]
JASPER COUNTY EXTENSION OFFERING HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

(NEWTON) The Jasper County Extension is sponsoring a Hunter Safety course next month at the Latona Church of Christ, south of Wheeler, set for Friday night, August 16th, from 6:00 […]
2024 FIRST INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE/MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE

(NEWTON) A reminder from the Jasper County Treasurer’s Office that the first installment due date for 2023 real estate tax bills is Thursday, August 15th, three weeks from today. The […]
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AFTER SIGLE MOTORCYLE CRASH

(FLORA) The investigation continues in Clay County after a single motorcycle traffic crash occurred shortly after 5:00 last evening (Wednesday) approximately one (1) miles north of Edgewood Road, northwest of […]
IL PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING TWO NEW PROGRAMS ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(BLOOMINGTON) The Illinois Pork Producers Association is promoting two new programs focused on educational development for the swine industry’s next generation. One of the new initiatives is the Illinois Pork […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/25/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) About $42 million in taxpayer funding has been announced for sites across the state to better prepare to attract future investment and new job opportunities in the industrial sector. […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/25/2024)

(Olney/Newton) Today, we anticipate a mix of clouds and sunshine as a stalled cold front finally begins to move southward out of Illinois later this morning. There’s a slight chance […]
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THE RCPAC PERFORMANCE OF “HARVEY”

(OLNEY) Tickets are now on sale for the Richland County High School Theater Department 2024 Summer Mentorship Performance of “Harvey” by Mary Chase. With only two shows set for Friday […]