RECORD WHEAT NUMBERS FROM 2025
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois wheat yield numbers from last year are out, showing record numbers throughout the state. The statewide average winter wheat yield in Illinois for the 2025 crop was 88 […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has vacated U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis’ preliminary injunction restricting use of force by federal immigration law enforcement officers in Illinois. […]
MUNICIPAL MEETINGS IN RICHLAND COUNTY
(OLNEY) In meetings coming up this week in Richland County : The meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK / RECORD HIGH
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With another dry and warm day on tap for this Monday, an approaching storm system will bring us near record warmth and potential severe weather conditions tomorrow through tomorrow […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office wants nearly 2% more in taxpayer funds for the agency’s next budget, while at the same time it says millions of dollars have […]
FARM BILL MOVEMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Congresswoman Mary Miller, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, is applauding this week’s advancement of the national Farm Bill out of committee. The third-generation Coles County farmer […]
REGULAR MEETING THIS PAST TUESDAY NIGHT
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met for a regular meeting this past Tuesday night. The Council : on a 4 to 1 vote, approved a Grant Writing Agreement with the […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With some widespread dense fog lifting by mid-morning, the warm front that brought us at or around two inches of rain since Tuesday, continues to move northeastward out of Illinois. […]
AREA ACTIVITIES THE REST OF THIS WEEK
(OLNEY) The next Queen of Hearts drawing at the Olney VFW Post is this coming Sunday afternoon at 4:00, with tickets on sale all this week and always open to […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) A new survey shows Illinois has the highest tax rates in the U.S. According to a WalletHub report released yesterday, the Land of Lincoln has the highest state and […]