TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR OCC’S ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
(OLNEY) Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming OCC Theater production of “A Christmas Carol” sponsored by the First National Bank in Olney. With only three performances on Friday […]
SHOTS FIRED AT ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY – NO INJURIES
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop 9, based in Effingham, is reporting that no one was injured following an incident that occurred at shortly after 3:00 this past Sunday where […]
2025 IL AG IN THE CLASSROOM ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
(BLOOMINGTON) It is fitting that the winner of the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Administrator (IAITC) Award is a former teacher and current leader of the Field Junior High […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/12/2024)
(EAST ST. LOUIS) After hearing challenges to the state’s gun and ammunition magazine ban by several consolidated cases back in September, Southern District of Illinois Judge Stephen McGlynn issued his […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/12/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to nice fall-like weather conditions today, although a little cooler than yesterday. But it all changes with a chance of rain moving in by tomorrow afternoon, quickly […]
BOYS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL RESULTS FROM OVER THE WEEKEND
Olney RCMS Cubs (Friday, Nov. 8) The Olney Middle School Cubs split their season openers at the 8th Grade Pre-Season Tournament held at the RCMS Gym: The Cubs are scheduled […]
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 […]
IHSA SWIMMING AND DIVING SECTIONAL RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND
The IHSA Swimming & Diving Sectional was held at Urbana High School on Saturday, with several Olney Lady Tigers competing in various events. Although none advanced to State, the team […]
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.