FARMWEEK CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
(BLOOMINGTON) Statewide folks are urged to celebrate FarmWeek’s 50th anniversary and maybe even win a prize. To honor the milestone this year, readers can enter the “Show Us Your FarmWeek” […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/25/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A measure advancing at the Illinois Statehouse could bring changes to how some people are charged with certain crimes. House Bill 4500 passed the State House last week with […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/25/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak high pressure ridge keeps us dry with a little warmer air in place on this Thursday, we’ll see increasing clouds through tonight with our first of […]
CITY OF OLNEY REWARDED “HIGHLY FUNCTIONING MUNICIPALITY” GRANT
(OLNEY) It’s been announced that the City of Olney has received a Growth Award for the 2023 year as a “highly functioning municipality” in the way of local forest management […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING RECAP (04/24/2024)
(NOBLE) The Noble Village Board met in regular session earlier this week. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved a revised estimate for the […]
EPA ISSUES WAIVER FOR SALE OF E15
(SPRINGFIELD) The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency waiver to allow E15 to be sold this summer. Taking effect a week from today on May 1st, retail stations can […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/24/2024)
(DECATUR) Archer Daniels Midland has announced its chief financial officer will resign later this year. Vikram Luthar was put on administrative leave back in January for accounting irregularities in ADM’s […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/24/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the fast moving cold front dropping an average of a half inch of rain moves out of Illinois this morning, we’ll dry out with plenty of sunshine on […]
RICHLAND COUNTY REWARDED TECH MODERNIZATION GRANT FOR COURTHOUSE
(OLNEY) The Second Judicial Circuit is proud to announce that Richland County Circuit Court has been awarded a Technology Modernization Grant for the third consecutive year. The grant program, funded […]
OLNEY CITY COUCIL MEETING RECAP (04/23/2024)
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved the FY 2025 City Budget as […]