JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD NOVEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP (11/19/2024)
The Jasper County School Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting last night in Newton. The following key actions were taken: In terms of personnel changes: The next […]
ISP SPECIAL PATROLS NEXT MONTH
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop Nine has announced special enforcement patrols that will be conducted by Troopers next month in December. The list includes Roadside Safety Checks in Richland […]
YESTERDAY’S USDA IL CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week throughout Illinois. The state’s average temperature was 47.6 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/19/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) As President-elect Donald Trump is exploring plans to declare a national emergency to begin deportation operations, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is proclaiming the move would be unconstitutional and illegal, […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/19/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With the frontal boundary moving out of Illinois, our sky will dry up for today with sunshine returning to our downstate forecast on this Tuesday. However, we’ll have a […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SEASON KICKS OFF THIS WEEK
Olney Lady Tigers Basketball – 2024-2025 Season Kickoff The Olney Lady Tigers are set to begin their 2024-2025 basketball season this week, starting with the NAL Tournament in Paris. In […]
OLNEY JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL WEEKEND RECAP
Olney St. Joe Girls Junior High Basketball – Friday Night Recap The Olney St. Joe Lady Wildcats split their road games at Martinsville on Friday night. Varsity:The Lady Wildcats (7-3) […]
OCC BASKETBALL SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND
OCC Lady Knights Win Second Straight at Home The OCC Lady Knights notched their second consecutive victory on Saturday, defeating Kaskaskia College 67-56 at home in “The Dungeon.” Sophomore transfer […]
IN AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT
(OLNEY/NEWTON) In meetings coming up tonight: All the meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
STATE REPS WILHOUR AND NIEMERG HOSTING TELEPHONE TOWN HALL
(NEWTON/OLNEY) State Representatives Blaine Wilhour of the 110th District and Adam Niemerg of the 1-2nd District will co-sponsor a Telephone Town Hall this coming Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 […]