ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/23/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) Battery maker Gotion is nearing the start of production at its new facility in Manteno. The Chinese company announced plans last September, nearly a year ago, to convert the […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (08/23/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another dry and pleasant day on this Friday as a strong surface high pressure continues to control our downstate area weather. After a slightly warmer day on tap […]
NCHS ‘MEDIA NIGHT’ THIS FRIDAY

(NEWTON) It’s “Media Night” this coming Friday night at Newton Community High School, beginning at 6:00 with the Marching Eagles performing, then followed by the introduction of all the NCHS […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ‘KICKS OFF’ NEXT WEEK

(NEWTON/OLNEY) In High School Football – Our local teams are both in action this weekend with scrimmage games Both teams open up their 2024 season next Friday night with non-conference […]
‘SMOKE OFF’ BBQ COMPETITION IN JASPER COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

(NEWTON) This weekend’s “Smoke Off” barbecue competition is set to be held at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Newton, sponsored by the American Legion Post 20 in Newton. It all […]
2ND ANNUAL ‘GEIGER MEMORIAL RUN’ THIS WEEKEND IN STE. MARIE

(NEWTON) The 2nd Annual “Geiger Memorial Run” is this Saturday with registration of all jeeps, classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and all other vehicles starting at 11:00 at HiBenders, with the […]
JASPER COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ‘FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT’ THIS SATURDAY

(NEWTON) The Jasper County Highway Department is hosting its next free “Electronic Recycling Event” for Jasper County residents only this coming Saturday, from 7:00 to 1:30, or until the trailer […]
CLAREMONT COMMMUNITY CENTER CHOWDER THIS WEEKEND

(CLAREMONT) The Claremont Community Center will be hosting its Annual Chowder this Saturday afternoon with serving to start at 4:00. With the cost at $20.00 per gallon, folks need to […]
IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST MEETING RECAP

(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting in August this past Tuesday night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/22/2024)

(CHICAGO) New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to the Illinois Policy Institute, […]