‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (JUNE 13 – JUNE 15, 2025)
(OLNEY) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the Olney VFW is this Sunday afternoon at 4:00, with tickets on sale up until 3:55, and all open to the public. […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD JUNE 2025 REGULAR MEETING RECAP
The Richland County Board met in regular session last night in Olney, covering a full agenda of updates and approvals: The next Richland County Board meeting is scheduled for July […]
6 NEW OFFICERS ELECTED TO ILLINOIS STATE FFA CHAPTER
(SPRINGFIELD) On the final day of the 97th Illinois FFA State Convention in Springfield yesterday, more than 500 delegates from around the state cast their votes to elect six members […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/13/2025)
(CARBONDALE) The FBI is looking for suspects after a federal building in Carbondale was defaced earlier this week on Tuesday. Authorities say the incident occurred when a group gathered outside […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/13/2025
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the upper level low pressure moves over the Midwest today, we’ll have on-and-off rain chances through tonight with more scattered rain tomorrow morning followed by maybe some dry […]
OAC AND OCC SUMMER COLLEGE CHILDREN’S THEATER WORKSHOP RETURNS THIS SUMMER
(OLNEY) The Olney Arts Council & Olney Central College Summer Children’s Theater Workshop dates have been set, available for children entering grades one through nine. During the workshop, students will […]
INDIANA RAILROAD CLOSING MULTIPLE RAILROAD CROSSINGS IN NEWTON AND WILLOW HILL
(NEWTON) Indiana Railroad is repairing several area railroad crossings this week. As the work continues today in the City of Newton, the replacement of railroad ties at various crossings will […]
ILLINOIS FFA DELEGATES VOTE TO ADD SENTINEL TO OFFICER LINEUP
(SPRINGFIELD) Delegates at the 97th Illinois FFA Convention officially voted this past Tuesday to add a sixth major state officer position, marking the first expansion of the officer team in […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/12/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois ranks near the bottom in a new report on states with pro-growth labor policies. The new American Legislative Exchange Council report ranks all 50 states on their adoption […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/12/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As an upper level low currently over Oklahoma slowly moves towards our downstate area today, we’ll have a mostly overcast sky with some of that wildfire smoke from Canada […]