ILLINOIS DECLARED TO BE “BIRD FLU” FREE
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by the avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) As gas prices fall across Illinois, state and local governments may see a decrease in revenue from fuel and sales taxes, though experts say the effect on overall state […]
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met in regular session earlier this week on Tuesday night. The Council : agreed to spend $11,720 in TIF funds to have Frohning Brothers Inc. […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board met last night in Olney for its regular monthly meeting in October. The Board : approved all bills for September – $465,535 for non-county claims […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak cold front drops some rain far to our north in the Upper Midwest, a shortwave ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate our weather with […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING FOR OCTOBER
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board will have its regular monthly meeting for October tonight at the County Jail Meeting Room in Olney, starting at 7:00. The meeting is open to […]
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
(OLNEY) The Adopt-A-Family of Richland County is now accepting applications for its Christmas Gift Program as families can go to the AdoptAFamily Richland page on Facebook for an online application. […]
YET ANOTHER SCAM ALERT ISSUED
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Sheriff’s Association, along with most all area Sheriff’s Departments, are warning regional residents to beware of a bogus text message from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles […]
CUBS AND LADY CUBS ARE REGIONAL CHAMPS
(SALEM) in Junior High Cross Country yesterday –the Middle School did very well at the Class L Regional at Salemas both the Cubs and Lady Cubs won their respective regional […]
JOHN EDWARD SHOOK
(NEWTON) The funeral service for John Edward Shook, age 47, of Newton, Illinois, will be held Monday evening, October 13, 2025, at 6:00, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton. […]