ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/28/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois House Gun Violence Prevention Committee continues to hear proposals involving further gun control measures in Springfield. One such plan would create a task force to investigate insurance […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/28/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Strong wind gusts along with dry and warm conditions will rule our downstate area on this last day of February 2025 as a Wind Advisory is in effect for […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WELCOMES NEW RCELC DIRECTOR
The Richland County School Board has appointed Mrs. Jennifer Weidner as the next Director of the Richland County Early Learning Center (RCELC) in Olney. She will officially assume her new […]
NEW ILLINOIS AG PROGRAM OFFERING COVER CROP INCENTIVES
(SPRINGFIELD) A new program launched by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) offers cost-share and financial incentives to producers and landowners who are new to using cover crops or who […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/27/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) State offiicials are speaking out in support of Health Alliance employees & customers after the health insurer based in Champaign announced this week that all of their plans will […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/27/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a strong low pressure system hanging in the Upper Great Lakes Region, a strong & cold northwesterly wind will offset our downstate area sunshine today, all to be […]
CLAREMONT-BONPAS FRIDAY FISH FRIES NOW THROUGH APRIL 2025
(CLAREMONT) The Claremont-Bonpas Fire Department and Claremont Village Board will again this spring host all-you-can-eat fish fries at the Claremont Fire Department. That’s every Friday for lunch and dinner, starting […]
JASPER COUNTY QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING
(NEWTON) The next Jasper County Queen of Hearts drawing is this Friday night at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton, with tickets on sale up until draw […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BAORD WELCOMES NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The Richland County School Board has appointed Mrs. Jennifer Tedford as the next Principal of Richland County Middle School, with her new role set to begin on July 1, 2025. […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD FEBRUARY MEETING RECAP – FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The Noble Village Board met on Tuesday night and addressed several items: The next Noble Village Board meeting is scheduled for March 10th.