HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SECOND ROUND PLAYOFF RESULTS

Here’s how the downstate teams performed in IHSA Football Playoffs this weekend: Class 4A: Class 3A: Class 2A: Class 1A: Quarterfinals Coming Up: The Quarter-Final games are set for this […]

STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET RESULTS

The State Cross Country Meets were held at Detweiller Park in Peoria on Saturday. Here’s how local runners performed: Class 2A Boys: Class 2A Girls: Class 1A Girls: Notable Area […]

OCC BLUE KNIGHTS/LADY KNIGHTS WEEKEND RECAP

Men’s Basketball: Women’s Basketball: The OCC basketball teams are off to an exciting start, with both the men’s and women’s teams gearing up for their upcoming home games.

LOCAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCES AND CLLOSURES

Olney Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony (Monday, Nov. 11) Newton Veterans Day Observance (Monday, Nov. 11) Additional Local Updates: Be sure to attend the events honoring our veterans, and remember […]

LAST WEEK’S USDA IL CROP PRODUCTION REPORT

(SPRINGFIELD) In last week’s USDA Illinois Crop Production Report : the updated planted area for corn is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4% from last year, while the harvested […]

MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/11/2024)

(CHAMPAIGN) The University of Illinois Flash Index, a measure of the state’s economy, increased slightly last month. With any number over 100 indicating economic growth, the index rose from 102 […]

MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/11/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With less than a half inch of weekend rainfall on average here in our downstate area, yesterday’s nice fall-like weather conditions will continue today with a clear sky tonight […]