CHANGES TO ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU POLICY

(BLOOMINGTON) New changes to Illinois Farm Bureau policy encompasses a wide range of legislative priorities, covering topics such as wildlife management, apiculture, & farmland ownership. During last week’s annual meeting, […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/17/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding job seekers and employers that effective January 1st, 2025, all job postings made by employers with 15 or more workers will need […]

TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/17/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a strong low pressure system in the Northern Plains approaches our downstate area from the west, we’ll have another somewhat mild weather day with plenty of sunshine on […]

‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND

(NEWTON) The Christmas Lights in the Park in Newton continue to be lit up each weekend now through January 4th, 2025, in Peterson Park. With dozens of displays set up […]

NEWTON CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP

The Newton City Council held a meeting earlier this month where several important decisions were made. The Council approved the annual Tax Levy as presented and authorized a one-year contract […]

RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD DECEMBER MEETING RECAP

The Richland County Board held its regular December meeting in Olney last night. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, the Board selected Travis Paddock as Chairman and Morgan Henton […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/13/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ pension situation is getting worse to no one’s surprise. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability reports the total unfunded liability is now at 46% with a taxpayer […]

FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/13/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll stay dry today with plenty of clouds as little warmer air will start to move into our downstate area by sunset this evening. Then more clouds tomorrow as […]

2024 JASPER COUNTY SHOP WITH A COP A SUCCESS

(NEWTON) The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department is saying “thank you” to everyone who helped out and donated to this year’s Shop With A Cop program. With the help of all […]