OCC BLUE KNIGHTS BASEBALL SCORES – FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Olney Central College (OCC) Blue Knights picked up two road wins yesterday in Godfrey, Illinois, sweeping a doubleheader against Lewis & Clark Community College. Game One – OCC 9, […]
LOCAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SCORES – FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Here are some of the results from Sectional Semi-Final action last night across the downstate area: Class 1A Class 2A Class 3A Class 4A What’s Next? Stay up-to-date on the […]
CLAREMONT-BONPAS FRIDAY FISH FRIES NOW THROUGH APRIL 2025
(CLAREMONT) The Claremont-Bonpas Fire Department and Claremont Village Board will again this spring host all-you-can-eat fish fries at the Claremont Fire Department. That’s every Friday for lunch and dinner, starting […]
JASPER COUNTY QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING
(NEWTON) The next Jasper County Queen of Hearts drawing is this Friday night at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton, with tickets on sale up until draw […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BAORD WELCOMES NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The Richland County School Board has appointed Mrs. Jennifer Tedford as the next Principal of Richland County Middle School, with her new role set to begin on July 1, 2025. […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP – FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Noble Village Board met on Tuesday night and addressed several items: The next Noble Village Board meeting is scheduled for March 10th.
FARMERS PUSHING FOR NEW FARM BILL AHEAD OF PLANNED TARIFFS
(BLOOMINGTON) The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing for their impact, even as they […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/26/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed continued funding for the Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship Program, despite a lawsuit filed against him & the Illinois Student Assistance Commission that targets […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/26/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) While we’re back to above normal temperatures today, a fast-moving weather system will move across Illinois by later tonight, bringing with it a slight chance of some scattered showers […]
NANCY JO BABBS
(NEOGA) The graveside funeral service for Nancy Jo Babbs, age 71 of Neoga, will be held Monday morning March 3, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Riverside Cemetery in Newton. […]