RANDY M. TOLIVER
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) A memorial service for Randy M. Toliver, age 74, of Olney, Illinois, will be held Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at 10:00, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s […]
MORE SUMMITS FOR FARMERS COMING UP
(OLNEY) Five more Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits are scheduled over the next month throughout the state. Those attending will gain up-to-date research-based insights from U of I experts to support […]
EFFINGHAM COLLECTION BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
(EFFINGHAM) In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with five car/truck dealerships in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items, […]
LOCAL HELP IS NEEDED / APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
(SPRINGFIELD) Applications open a week from today, February 6th, for Illinois’ new $1.5 million Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant Program, which is designed to strengthen the state’s local food […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Gun rights advocates in Illinois are raising alarms over House Bill 43, legislation that would create a state task force to study mandatory civil liability insurance for firearm owners. […]
THURSDAY NIGHT’S RESULTS (1/29/26)
(OLNEY) in Men’s Junior College Basketball last night – the Blue Knights lost on the road at Kaskaskia College, 78-91 Gabe Johnson had 25 points and Braden Walters had 21 […]
THURSDAY NIGHT’S RESULTS (1/29/26)
(NEWTON) in Girls High School Basketball last night – Olney swept two games on the road at Newton VARSITY the Lady Tigers won the varsity game, 56-43 Kelysse Weiler led […]
THURSDAY NIGHT’S RESULTS (1/29/26)
(ROBINSON) in Boys High School Basketball last night – the LIC Conference Tournament continued at Robinson High School CONSOLATION BRACKET SEMI-FINALS 4th-seeded Olney beat 8th-seeded Paris, 48-37 Carsyn Ameter had […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A broad ridge of high pressure located over the Canadian Prairie will dominate our downstate area weather this weekend, with seasonably cold, but dry conditions today through Sunday with […]
RICHARD L. “RICKY” WOODARD
(WILLOW HILL, ILLINOIS) The funeral service for Richard L. “Ricky” Woodard, age 60, of Willow Hill, Illinois, will be held Saturday afternoon, January 31, 2026, at 12:00, at the Crain […]