LESS PAPERWORK FOR NATIONWIDE FARMERS
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA has signed a $300 million deal with Palantir Technologies Inc. this week to help the agency implement its “One Farmer, One File” initiative originally announced in February to help nationwide farmers reduce paperwork. The partnership […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) It was earlier this week that the proposed millionaires tax was shot down in the Illinois House as the Democrat leadership said it was unable to get enough votes […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With an approaching cold front expected to move through our downstate area by later this afternoon, we’ll have spotty rain chances until then, although the significant rainfall amounts may […]
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
(OLNEY) Here’s the list of activities this week at the Olney Public Library : SATURDAY (4/25/26) : it’s the OPL’s Used Book Sale from 10:00 to 4:00 with hardback books […]
BRIDGE PAYMENTS ARE FLYING OUT
(SPRINGFIELD) On February 23rd, two months ago today, the USDA opened enrollment for farmers who planted program crops during the 2025 crop year. The deadline to submit a completed FBA […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING EARLIER THIS WEEK
(OLNEY) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting in April this past Tuesday night in Fairfield : the Board approved the payment of […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued an executive order he says will bolster state laws to prevent insider trading amid the rapid growth of online prediction markets and event-based […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With this week’s warmest day on tap this Thursday, we’ll have abundant sunshine with a few clouds and yet another strong south/southwest wind by mid-afternoon, all courtesy of that warm front that continues […]
LOCAL / AREA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY
(OLNEY) The local 5th Grade Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Olney Rotary Club, was held this past Monday night at the Richland County Elementary School in Olney. Of the 29 students from […]
GREAT SUPPORT FOR 2026 “GIVE FFA DAY”
(SPRINGFIELD) Supporters across all 50 states and U.S. territories raised more than $1.6 million during the 11th annual Give FFA Day, boosting funding for leadership development, agricultural education, and other […]