SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING LAST NIGHT

(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board met in special session last night in Olney. The Board : discussed, but took no action on the District’s newly proposed Athletic Building and […]

REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) A broad shortwave weather trough will move across Illinois today, bringing with it a chance of some light snow in our downstate area, less than an inch, if that. […]

STATE LAWMAKERS EXPRESS SAFETY CONCERNS

(EFFINGHAM) Citing public safety concerns, State Representatives Adam Niemerg of Dieterich and Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville are raising awareness about a company seeking to operate a drug and alcohol rehabilitation […]

EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

(SPRINGFIELD) Farmers can now apply for an exemption within the Meat & Poultry Inspection Act to process their own poultry and rabbits and in turn sell them at the retail […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]