NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) A proposal for a state constitutional amendment to impose a millionaire’s tax has been referred to the Illinois House Rules Committee, but only half the revenues generated by the […]
CHANCES TO GIVE THE “GIFT OF LIFE” THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity to help replenish low area blood supplies on hand […]
LOCAL AND AREA MEETING THIS WEEK
(NEWTON/OLNEY) There’s a few local meetings coming up this week : The meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
WILMAJEAN GEIER
(WAKEFIELD, ILLINOIS) The funeral service for Wilmajean Geier, age 100, of Wakefield, Illinois, will be held Monday morning, February 2, 2026, at 10:00, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a low pressure weather system staying to our north this morning, we’ll stay dry here in our downstate area as temperatures rise into the 30’s for the first […]
RANDY M. TOLIVER
(OLNEY, ILLINOIS) A memorial service for Randy M. Toliver, age 74, of Olney, Illinois, will be held Saturday morning, February 7, 2026, at 10:00, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s […]
MORE SUMMITS FOR FARMERS COMING UP
(OLNEY) Five more Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits are scheduled over the next month throughout the state. Those attending will gain up-to-date research-based insights from U of I experts to support […]
EFFINGHAM COLLECTION BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
(EFFINGHAM) In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with five car/truck dealerships in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items, […]
LOCAL HELP IS NEEDED / APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
(SPRINGFIELD) Applications open a week from today, February 6th, for Illinois’ new $1.5 million Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant Program, which is designed to strengthen the state’s local food […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Gun rights advocates in Illinois are raising alarms over House Bill 43, legislation that would create a state task force to study mandatory civil liability insurance for firearm owners. […]