ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (10/09/2024)
(CHICACO) Potential jurors have reported to federal court in Chicago for the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain, as the jurors were […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (10/09/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area weather continues with dry & pleasant conditions on this Wednesday and for the rest of this work week and into the weekend ahead. While our next […]
YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. The statewide average temperature was 65.7 degrees last […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (10/08/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced that Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of a Japanese company, will expand its operations in the Land of Lincoln. […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (10/08/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area weather continues with dry & pleasant conditions for the rest of this work week and thru the upcoming weekend. A change in the downstate weather pattern […]
FARMLAND OWNERS CONFERENCE COMING UP IN NOVEMBER
(BLOOMINGTON) As we move into the final quarter of the year, cash rent negotiations are being conducted for 2025. The University of Illinois Extension says that while most contracts will […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (10/07/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, is warning statewide folks about a new scam that seeks to take advantage of student loan uncertainty. Scammers […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (10/07/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Our downstate area weather will be much like last week, including a stretch of dry weather conditions continuing today through upcoming weekend, with plenty of sunshine each day, with […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Newton vs. Paris In a challenging matchup yesterday, the Newton Lady Eagles fell to Paris with a final score of 8-3. Looking ahead, the Lady Eagles are set to compete […]
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
(OLNEY) The Olney Public Library has a couple of activities planned for this week: For more on these & other activities, check the OPL website or the OPL page on […]