ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/09/2025)
(CHAMPAIGN) The University of Illinois Flash Index fell last month from 102.4 to 102. Any reading above 100 points indicates continued economic growth. The major Illinois tax revenues were down […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/09/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the rainy weather conditions continue this morning, we’re expecting to dry out this afternoon with some sunshine, however there is still a slight chance of some spotty rain […]
IHSA STATE BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND (JUNE 6-7, 2025)
SHELBYVILLE – The IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament casts off this Friday and Saturday (June 6–7) on Lake Shelbyville, featuring 60 qualifying boats and up to 120 high school anglers […]
2025 FARM PROGRESS SHOW IN DECATUR THIS AUGUST
(DECATUR) Mark your calendars for the 2025 Farm Progress Show which returns to Illinois this summer, set for August 26th through 28th, a Tuesday through Thursday, from 8:00 to 4:00, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/05/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) As we reported earlier this week, electricity bills for statewide residents are expected to shoot up this summer as some lawmakers are saying the state is headed for an […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/05/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the strong low pressure that moved across our downstate area last night and early this morning dropped anywhere from one to three inches of rain in the past […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES FINISH SEASON STRONG WITH A 26-3 RECORD
At the Class 2A Super-Sectional in Carbondale last night, the Newton Lady Eagles fell to a strong Carterville team, 8-0. While game details were not immediately available, the loss concludes […]
2025 ALL-CONFERENCE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM LIC PICKS AND FINAL LIC STANDINGS
The 2025 All-Conference selections for Little Illini Conference (LIC) Baseball have been released, recognizing standout athletes from across the league. First Team All-Conference (19 Players) Second Team All-Conference (9 Players) […]
RICHLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU RAINFALL REPORT FOR MAY 26, 2025 – JUNE 2, 2025
The Richland County Farm Bureau has released its latest rainfall totals for the week of May 26 through June 2, with measurements recorded as of 8:00 a.m. Monday: At our […]
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO FATAL VEHICLE/TRAIN CRASH THIS PAST WEEKEND IN SHELBY COUNTY
(EFFINGHAM) Four people were killed this past weekend in Shelby County, after a train hit their vehicle. Illinois State Police report the collision occurred around 4:30 early Sunday morning at […]