RICHLAND COUNTY SWCD HOSTING ANNUAL MEETING TOMORROW

(OLNEY) The Richland County Soil & Water Conservation District will have its Annual Meeting tomorrow night at the Best Western Parkside Event Center in Olney. With the doors open and […]
HSHS HOSPITALS MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES OF 2024

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has revealed the most popular baby names chosen for infants born across its three central Illinois hospitals in 2024. St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham […]
ILLINOIS CROP PRODUCTION SUMMARY FOR 2024

According to the Illinois Crop Production Summary Report released last Friday, the state’s crop performance in 2024 showed a mix of increases and decreases compared to 2023. These figures reflect […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/13/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) The University of Illinois Flash Index for December improved to 102.4 from its reading the previous month of 102 even, with any number over 100 indicating economic growth. Both […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/13/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) Despite plenty of sunshine today, a stretch of cold weather will persist through midweek with nightly wind chill values around zero. After some flurries or light snow tomorrow morning, […]