ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/27/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorney’s general are asking a federal judge to halt President Donald Trump’s move to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/27/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a warm front lifts northeastward across our downstate area by later today, we’ll have spotty rain showers today through tonight, with a marginal risk for a few strong […]
IHSFCA INDUCTING A NEW CLASS OF COACHES INTO HALL OF FAME THIS WEEKEND – MARCH 29, 2025
(CHAMPAIGN) – The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) will induct a new class of high school football coaches into its Hall of Fame this weekend. The ceremony will […]
32ND ANNUAL CENTRAL ILLINOIS ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME AT CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL – MARCH 30, 2025
(GREENUP) – The 32nd Annual Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Game is set for this Sunday night at Cumberland High School, just northwest of Greenup. The game will showcase 30 senior […]
NEWTON AND OTHER LOCAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCORES FROM MARCH 25, 2025
Newton fell to Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, 7-4, in high school baseball action yesterday. The Eagles were outhit 9-4 by the Crawford County squad. Top Performers for Newton: The (3-3) Eagles will host […]
OLNEY, NEWTON, AND OTHER LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM MARCH 25, 2025
In high school softball action yesterday, Olney fell in a close game to St. Anthony, 12-11. The Lady Tigers led heading into the final inning, but St. Anthony scored four […]
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL SCORES RECAP AND UPCOMING GAMES
In junior college baseball action yesterday, the OCC Blue Knights fell to Wabash Valley, 17-3. No further details were available. The (10-15/5-4) Blue Knights will look to rebound as they […]
CLAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTING INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON PROPOSED 1% SCHOOL FACILITIES TAX – MARCH 27, 2025
(CLAY CITY) The Clay City School District will host an informational meeting to inform the public about the proposed 1% Clay County Schools Facilities Tax, which is on next Tuesday’s […]
OCC OFFERING 3-WEEK TIG WELDING COURSE – MAY 2025
(OLNEY) Olney Central College has announced that it is offering a special three-week TIG Welding Course later this spring in May. Scheduled to meet at the Terry L. Bruce West […]
JASPER COUNTY BOARD MARCH 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Jasper County Board met last week in Newton for its regular monthly session, addressing a range of county matters: The next Jasper County Board meeting is scheduled for April […]