ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/29/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) State House Republicans filed a new lawsuit with the Illinois Supreme Court yesterday, alleging the current State House map fails to meet state constitutional requirements that districts be compact […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/29/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another day with sunshine and above-normal temperatures as an approaching weather system will bring us rain chances tomorrow afternoon, through tomorrow night, before ending on Friday. Then we’re […]
GIRLS JUNIOR HIGH POST SEASON BASKETBALL – QUARTER FINAL RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND

SIJHSAA Class S State Tournament – Saturday at Rend Lake College: Quarter-Final Results: Stay up-to-date on the tournament at sijhsaa.com. SIJHSAA Class M State Tournament – Friday at Rend Lake […]
OLNEY BOYS JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL SCORES – JANUARY 27, 2025

Olney Middle School Cubs vs. Vincennes Lincoln: Varsity (8th Grade): Junior Varsity (7th Grade): The Cubs are scheduled to play at Mt. Carmel Thursday night.
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL – LIC CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT RECAP – JANUARY 27, 2025

Consolation Bracket Semi-Finals: Upcoming Games:
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RECAP – JANUARY 27, 2025

Newton vs. Marshall: Varsity: Junior Varsity: The Lady Eagles are back in action tonight at Effingham, with the varsity game set for 5:30 PM. Olney vs. Salem: Varsity: Junior Varsity: […]
OLNEY TIGERS DUALS WRETSLING MEET RESULTS – JANUARY 25, 2025

The Olney Tigers hosted the Olney Duals Meet on Saturday in Ron Herrin Gym at RCHS, with strong performances across the board: Here’s a look at the top wrestlers for […]
RICHLAND COUNTY ‘LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY’ THIS AFTERNOON

(OLNEY) The next Richland County “Lawyer in the Library” program is this afternoon, from 4:00 to 6:00, at the Olney Public Library. Those interested in scheduling a 20-minute appointment with […]
SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION THIS THURSDAY

(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will have its next Food Pantry distribution this coming Thursday evening, at 5:30, for Jasper County residents. Those planning to pick up […]
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BREAKFAST THIS WEEKEND

(SAILOR SPRINGS) The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post 230 has another first Saturday of the month breakfast this weekend with serving from 7:00 to 10:00 with all-you-can-eat biscuits, gravy, […]