OAC AND OCC SUMMER COLLEGE CHILDREN’S THEATER WORKSHOP RETURNS THIS SUMMER
(OLNEY) The Olney Arts Council & Olney Central College Summer Children’s Theater Workshop dates have been set, available for children entering grades one through nine. During the workshop, students will […]
INDIANA RAILROAD CLOSING MULTIPLE RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN NEWTON AND WILLOW HILL
(NEWTON) Indiana Railroad is repairing several area railroad crossings this week. As the work continues today in the City of Newton, the replacement of railroad ties at various crossings will […]
ILLINOIS FFA DELEGATES VOTE TO ADD SENTINEL TO OFFICER LINEUP
(SPRINGFIELD) Delegates at the 97th Illinois FFA Convention officially voted this past Tuesday to add a sixth major state officer position, marking the first expansion of the officer team in […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/12/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois ranks near the bottom in a new report on states with pro-growth labor policies. The new American Legislative Exchange Council report ranks all 50 states on their adoption […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/12/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As an upper level low currently over Oklahoma slowly moves towards our downstate area today, we’ll have a mostly overcast sky with some of that wildfire smoke from Canada […]
2025 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL LITTLE ILLINI CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAMS AND TEAM STANDINGS
The 2025 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Softball selections have been announced, recognizing outstanding players from across the league. FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (18 Players) SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE (9 Players) HONORABLE MENTION […]
RICHLAND COUNTY RAINFALL REPORT FROM JUNE 2- JUNE 9, 2025
For the recording period of June 2nd through June 9th, rainfall amounts varied across Richland County. Here are the reported totals: At the National Weather Service station on the south […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Olney City Council met in regular session Monday night and handled a full agenda of city matters. Highlights from the meeting include: No executive session was held.The next Olney […]
USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT FOR LAST WEEK IN ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA’s Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 4.1 days suitable for field work around the state on average last week. Illinois’ rainfall averaged 1.69 inches last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/10/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) A measure to expand access to Alzheimer’s treatment has been signed into law by the Governor. The law requires the state employees insurance program to cover medically FDA-approved treatments […]