(OLNEY) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees had its monthly meeting for June this past Tuesday night in Olney. The Board : recognized Dr. Ryan Gower for his past ten years of service to the IECC District, including his roles as President at Lincoln Trail College and as District Chancellor, as he prepares for retirement : accepted the 2026-27 IECC academic catalog (available at iecc.edu/catalog) : approved a […]
(SPRINGFIELD) The Risk Management Agency recently released final county yield estimates for 2025, providing information needed to calculate payments from area yield insurance plans, including the Enhanced & Supplemental Coverage Options (ECO & SCO). Economists recently broke down the projections at the U of I’s farmdoc website, at farmdocdaily.illinois.edu.
(SPRINGFIELD) The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a motion to intervene in a civil rights lawsuit challenging the reparations program in Evanston, Illinois. Originally filed in May 2024 by the Judicial Watch Group, the class action lawsuit challenges the City of Evanston’s use of race as an eligibility requirement for the program, making $25,000 direct cash payments to black residents and descendants of black residents who lived in the […]
(OLNEY/NEWTON) After some very stormy weather in our listening area yesterday afternoon and last night, we’re back to quiet conditions for our downstate area today through Saturday with our next chance of rain and maybe some thunderstorm activity Sunday afternoon. A little cooler air will also prevail in our forecast today through tonight with higher humidity levels returning for the weekend ahead. Monitor a NOAA Weather Alert Radio for future […]
The St. Louis Cardinals opened their home series against San Diego with a 3-0 victory over the Padres on Monday night at Busch Stadium. Dustin May delivered the strongest performance of his Cardinals tenure, taking a perfect game into the seventh inning before completing a one-hit shutout with nine strikeouts. The outing marked May’s first career complete game and shutout. St. Louis received all the run support it needed from […]
Illinois residents are facing some of the highest student loan debt levels in the country, while outdoor enthusiasts have a chance to enjoy the state's waterways without purchasing a fishing license during Illinois Free Fishing Days. Illinois Ranks Fifth in Nation for Average Student Loan Debt According to a new analysis by SEO Backlinks, Illinois has the fifth-highest average federal student loan balance in the United States. The study reviewed […]
OLNEY, Ill. June is recognized as National PTSD Awareness Month, which is a time dedicated to raising awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder and encouraging individuals to seek help and treatment. PTSD can affect anyone, men, women, and children, and may develop after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as combat, serious accidents, natural disasters, or even abuse. According to the National Center for PTSD, an estimated 7% to 8% of […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Illinois leaders have announced two major public health and economic initiatives, combining new regulations on hemp products with a multimillion-dollar funding boost for pharmacies across the state. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that strengthens oversight of hemp-derived products while also expanding access to medical cannabis for qualifying patients. In a separate announcement, state officials unveiled $24.7 million in funding to support 434 pharmacies statewide. New Hemp Law Tightens […]
(NORTH CLAY) North Clay wrapped up a memorable weekend at the Class 1A IHSA State Baseball Tournament in Champaign by bringing home third place in the state. The Cardinals opened the weekend with a tough 4 to 3 extra-inning loss to Putnam County in Friday’s state semifinal, a game that went beyond regulation before North Clay came up just short. North Clay answered in Saturday’s third-place game with a dominant […]
