NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller voted yesterday in our nation’s capital to pass the Save America Act, legislation that secures federal elections by ensuring that only American citizens vote […]

HIGHLIGHTS FROM MOST RECENT MEETING

(NEWTON) At the last Newton City Council meeting, the Council : on a 4 to 1 vote, approved the $35,000 purchase of a 2023 Dodge Durango SUV for the Newton […]

REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our dry weather conditions will continue on this Thursday with plenty of clouds overhead. After some sunshine and a little warmer air moving into our downstate area tomorrow, on […]

WATER UPDATE FOR THE VILLAGE OF NOBLE

(NOBLE) The Village of Noble has announced that the “boil water order” issued after Monday’s water main break has been lifted and is no longer in effect. However, if water […]

NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS

(SPRINGFIELD) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied the State of Illinois’ appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms & flooding that affected the five upstate counties […]

REGULAR BI-MONTHLY MEETING MONDAY NIGHT

(NOBLE) The Noble Village Board met in regular session this past Monday night. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : on a 4 to 1 […]

ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY

(BLOOMINGTON) More than $340,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau. While open to IFB members, spouses, and […]

REGULAR MONTHLY FOR FEBRUARY LAST NIGHT

(OLNEY) The Richland County Board had its regular monthly meeting for February last night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented – $89,963 in […]

REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a little cooler air in place today compared to yesterday, we’ll have more sunshine on this Wednesday, maybe mixed up with some clouds. After dry conditions continue tomorrow […]

ROAD WEIGHT LIMITS NOW IN EFFECT

(OLNEY/NEWTON) A reminder that due to the recent hard freeze and subsequent thaw, some or most all area roads are posted with weight limits until further notice. This includes all […]