JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL SCORES – JANUARY 23, 2025

(Newton)In Junior High Volleyball action last evening, the Jasper County Junior Lady Eagles swept two matches against Altamont: Varsity (8th Grade) Junior Varsity (7th Grade) The Junior Lady Eagles are […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL – JANUARY 23, 2025

(Olney)The Little Illini Conference Tournament continued at RCHS in Olney last night, with exciting action in the consolation bracket finals: Winner’s Bracket Finals tonight at Ron Herrin Gym: Stay up-to-date […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND’

(OLNEY) All are invited to a “Spaghetti Dinner” fundraiser this Sunday at the Olney VFW with serving from 11:00 to 1:00 and tickets on sale at the door at $8.00 […]
EDWARDS COUNTY HAS A NEW RESIDENT CIRCUIT JUDGE

(ALBION) Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Brian Shinkle as a Resident Circuit Judge for Edwards County in the Second Judicial Circuit. […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 21, 2025 MEETING RECAP

The Newton City Council held its regular bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Key decisions and discussions included: The next regular City Council meeting will be on February 4th.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM SIGN UP DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28, 2025

(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois agricultural and forestry producers who want to address or improve natural resources are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, known as EQIP. While announced […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/24/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved a fiscal year 2026 budget that increases taxpayer costs, recommending an overall 4% increase, which equates to just over $108 million. While […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/24/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a southerly wind flow in place today through tomorrow, we’ll see a slight warm up by Saturday afternoon. However, another approaching cold front will move across our downstate […]
OLNEY/NEWTON BOYS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SCORES – JANUARY 22, 2025

(Olney)In Boys Junior High Basketball action last night, Olney St. Joe swept all three games against Newton St. Thomas: Varsity (8th Grade) Junior Varsity (7th Grade) C Team (6th Grade) […]
OCC BLUE KNIGHTS/GRAC SCORES – JANUARY 22, 2025

(Olney)In Men’s Junior College Basketball last night, the OCC Blue Knights were defeated by Vincennes University, 58-102. The Blue Knights, with a 2-14 overall record and 0-6 in conference play, […]