WHEAT TOUR HAS HIGH YIELD EXPECTATIONS
(BELLEVILLE) The Illinois Wheat Association’s (IWA) annual wheat plot tour last week confirmed the state’s crop is showing more potential than states further west. After scouting 143 fields in 25 […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Some Democrats and electoral rights groups in Illinois want progress on legislation in Springfield that would give people in prison across the state the ability to vote just weeks after […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) An approaching low pressure system will bring us some clouds today and a slight chance of a few scattered showers by noon, although the better chance of rain for our […]
MEMORIAL DAY REMINDERS
(OLNEY/NEWTON/NOBLE) A reminder that most all city and village halls in the area are closed today, in observance of Memorial Day 2026. All of the village and city halls will […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) A new report says Illinois roads are not as bad as several other states around the nation. Data released by the Grigor Law Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Group, sourced from the Bureau […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With still no major storm systems expected to impact our downstate area over the next several days and nights, the severe weather risk will remain low now through next […]
SUMMER CAMPS COMING TO OLNEY CENTRAL
(OLNEY) Olney Central College is inviting area students of all ages to explore new interests and develop hands-on skills through its upcoming Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps. Registration is now underway […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting in May last night in Olney. The Board : approved the April financial report with the […]
USDA BEGINS NEW ONLINE PORTAL FOR FAMERS
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA is launching a new online portal to streamline reporting of transactions involving U.S. agricultural land by foreign persons, which can include businesses and governments, under the Agricultural Foreign Investment […]
REGULAR BI-MONTHLY MEETING THIS WEEK
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met for a regularly scheduled meeting this past Tuesday night and here’s a report from the unofficial minutes from the meeting. The Council : approved […]