LAST WEEK’S USDA IL CROP PRODUCTION REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In last week’s USDA Illinois Crop Production Report : the updated planted area for corn is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4% from last year, while the harvested […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/11/2024)
(CHAMPAIGN) The University of Illinois Flash Index, a measure of the state’s economy, increased slightly last month. With any number over 100 indicating economic growth, the index rose from 102 […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/11/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With less than a half inch of weekend rainfall on average here in our downstate area, yesterday’s nice fall-like weather conditions will continue today with a clear sky tonight […]
LOCAL LEAF COLLECTION UNDERWAY
Fall Leaf Collection Programs for Noble, Newton, and Olney Residents As fall settles in and the leaves begin to fall, area residents in Noble, Newton, and Olney are reminded of […]
FOUR EARTHQUAKES SHOOK THE MIDWEST LAST WEEK
(WASHINGTON D.C.) The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that four earthquakes occurred in our Midwestern region over the past week, one of which was in Illinois. The first was last […]
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: STRONG VOTER TURNOUT AND UNCONTESTED RACES IN RICHLAND AND JASPER COUNTIES
The November 5th election saw high voter turnout and uncontested races across Richland and Jasper Counties, as local residents turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard. Below […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/06/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Governor’s Office of Management & Budget has released its five-year projection, showing Illinois spending $63 billion by the year 2030. That’s while the current fiscal year budget has […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/06/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the area of low pressure moved through Illinois by early this morning, our downstate area rainfall totals averaged between one and two inches in the past 36 hours. […]
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS TONIGHT
The Sectional Semi-Finals for High School Volleyball are tonight across all four classes in Illinois, with some exciting matchups featuring downstate teams. Here’s a look at the games: CLASS 1A […]
RICHLAND COUNTY HEA FOREIGN COUNTRY PRESENTATION NEXT WEEK
(OLNEY) The Richland County Homemakers Education Association is hosting a special program, free of charge, a week from tonight, on Tuesday, November 12th, at the County Extension Office meeting room […]