REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another day of above normal temperatures for our downstate area as we’ll stay dry on this Tuesday ahead of our next chance of rainy and possible stormy weather […]
UPCOMING CHANCES TO GIVE BLOOD
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a Blood Emergency is place throughout the Midwest, the American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity […]
RECORD WHEAT NUMBERS FROM 2025
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois wheat yield numbers from last year are out, showing record numbers throughout the state. The statewide average winter wheat yield in Illinois for the 2025 crop was 88 […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has vacated U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis’ preliminary injunction restricting use of force by federal immigration law enforcement officers in Illinois. […]
MUNICIPAL MEETINGS IN RICHLAND COUNTY
(OLNEY) In meetings coming up this week in Richland County : The meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK / RECORD HIGH
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With another dry and warm day on tap for this Monday, an approaching storm system will bring us near record warmth and potential severe weather conditions tomorrow through tomorrow […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office wants nearly 2% more in taxpayer funds for the agency’s next budget, while at the same time it says millions of dollars have […]
FARM BILL MOVEMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Congresswoman Mary Miller, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, is applauding this week’s advancement of the national Farm Bill out of committee. The third-generation Coles County farmer […]
REGULAR MEETING THIS PAST TUESDAY NIGHT
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met for a regular meeting this past Tuesday night. The Council : on a 4 to 1 vote, approved a Grant Writing Agreement with the […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With some widespread dense fog lifting by mid-morning, the warm front that brought us at or around two inches of rain since Tuesday, continues to move northeastward out of Illinois. […]