IWA HOSTING HEARING ON NEW WHEAT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(SPRINGFIELD) A public hearing will be held later this month to consider and receive public comments on a new Wheat Development Program proposed by the Illinois Wheat Association, all to […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/04/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Tax Foundation has released a report showing states that forgo one or more of the major taxes tend to do well while the states landing near the bottom […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/04/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With some light rain yesterday at times, and again overnight, heavier amounts of rain are expected in several waves of showers, maybe even a thunderstorm, today and again tomorrow […]
OCC KNIGHTS AND LADY KNIGHTS BASKETBALL KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
In Men’s Junior College Basketball, the OCC Blue Knights are set to kick off their 2024-2025 season this weekend at the Kiwanis Classic hosted by Vincennes University. For updates, visit […]
NEWTON BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTY SECTIONALS TOMORROW
In High School Cross Country, the Girls and Boys Class 1A Sectionals are scheduled for tomorrow, with one of the five Sectionals taking place at Lake Land College, south of […]
OLNEY BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY SECTIONALS SET FOR TOMORROW
In High School Cross Country, the Girls and Boys Class 2A Sectionals are set for tomorrow, with one of the four Sectionals taking place at Olney Central College. This event […]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND
In High School Football, a limited number of playoff games are set for tonight: CLASS 1A CLASS 2A CLASS 4A Other regional games will take place tomorrow afternoon. For the […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES VOLLEYBALL ADVANCING TO 2A SECTIONAL
In the Class 2A Regional Championship last night, the Newton Lady Eagles triumphed over Fairfield with scores of 25-18 and 25-14. With this victory, Newton improves to 31-6 on the […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
(STRINGTOWN) The Stringtown Community Club will host a “Soup Supper” this coming Sunday evening at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Stringtown, with serving time from 4:00 to 6:00. Folks […]
AREA UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DOWN
(NEWTON/OLNEY) The area downstate unemployment rates are down for September. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports Effingham County has the region’s lowest number at 3.5% with all other area […]