USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT

(SPRINGFIELD) In this week’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, the statewide harvest is rolling on as the dry conditions persist throughout much of the state. In fact, only 25% of […]

COMING UP THE REST OF THIS WEEK

(OLNEY) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the Olney VFW is this Sunday afternoon at 4:00, with tickets on sale up until 3:55, and all open to the public. […]

TWO MORE SESSIONS TO BE HELD

(OLNEY) The Illinois Small Business Development Center, at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, is partnering with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, inviting local and area entrepreneurs to the final two […]

THE NEARLY TWO YEAR FINAL REPORT RELEASED

(TEUTOPOLIS) The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the September 29th, 2023 traffic crash, east of Teutopolis, along Route 40, that led to the release of […]

REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s more hot and dry weather on tap for this Wednesday as the same weather pattern in the Midwest continues the rest of this week. There could be some […]

JOHN SCHNEPPER

(CLAY CITY) A celebration of life for John Schnepper, age 68, of Clay City, Illinois, will be held Friday morning, September 19, 2025, at 10:00, at the Frank & Bright […]

DRY CONDITIONS LEAD TO TEAM WORK

(SPRINGFIELD) With reports of August being the driest the Corn Belt has experienced since 2013, local fire departments throughout Illinois are asking for the help of farmers. With the ground […]

MONDAY RESULTS (9/15/25)

(OLNEY) in Junior High Baseball yesterday –the Middle School Cubs beat Fairfield, 19-0Olney outhit the host squad, 15 to 0winning pitcher : Kolton McLaren threw a no-hitter while striking out […]

MONDAY RESULTS (9/15/25)

(NEWTON/OLNEY) in Junior Varsity Football last night –Olney lost to Lawrenceville, 14-21Newton lost to Casey-Westfield, 8-26

MONDAY RESULTS (9/15/25)

(NEWTON) in Girls High School Tennis yesterday –Newton lost a tough match to Effingham, 3 to 6the Lady Eagles won two of the six singles matchesJailyn Hall won match #1Olivia […]