EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
(SPRINGFIELD) Farmers can now apply for an exemption within the Meat & Poultry Inspection Act to process their own poultry and rabbits and in turn sell them at the retail […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) A proposal for a state constitutional amendment to impose a millionaire’s tax has been referred to the Illinois House Rules Committee, but only half the revenues generated by the […]
CHANCES TO GIVE THE “GIFT OF LIFE” THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity to help replenish low area blood supplies on hand […]
LOCAL AND AREA MEETING THIS WEEK
(NEWTON/OLNEY) There’s a few local meetings coming up this week : The meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a low pressure weather system staying to our north this morning, we’ll stay dry here in our downstate area as temperatures rise into the 30’s for the first […]
MORE SUMMITS FOR FARMERS COMING UP
(OLNEY) Five more Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits are scheduled over the next month throughout the state. Those attending will gain up-to-date research-based insights from U of I experts to support […]
EFFINGHAM COLLECTION BEGINS THIS SUNDAY
(EFFINGHAM) In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care is teaming up with five car/truck dealerships in Effingham to “Cram the Car” with nonperishable food items, […]
LOCAL HELP IS NEEDED / APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
(SPRINGFIELD) Applications open a week from today, February 6th, for Illinois’ new $1.5 million Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant Program, which is designed to strengthen the state’s local food […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Gun rights advocates in Illinois are raising alarms over House Bill 43, legislation that would create a state task force to study mandatory civil liability insurance for firearm owners. […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A broad ridge of high pressure located over the Canadian Prairie will dominate our downstate area weather this weekend, with seasonably cold, but dry conditions today through Sunday with […]