ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/13/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ pension situation is getting worse to no one’s surprise. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability reports the total unfunded liability is now at 46% with a taxpayer […]

FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/13/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll stay dry today with plenty of clouds as little warmer air will start to move into our downstate area by sunset this evening. Then more clouds tomorrow as […]

ALL 8 LIC GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS IN ACTION TONIGHT

Tonight, all eight teams in the Little Illini Conference (LIC) are in action, with three conference matchups scheduled: The other two LIC teams are in non-conference action: Stay up-to-date with […]

2024 JASPER COUNTY SHOP WITH A COP A SUCCESS

(NEWTON) The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is saying “thank you” to everyone who helped out and donated to this year’s Shop With A Cop program. With the help of all […]

IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES DECEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Board of Trustees convened for its December meeting on Tuesday in Olney. Key actions included: Personnel Matters: The next regular monthly meeting will be […]

TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT SALES DROPPED FROM LAST YEAR

(BLOOMINGTON) Economic factors continue to impact agricultural equipment sales in Illinois and across the nation. New data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows U.S. sales of tractors in all […]