NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Illinois’ credit rating to A2 for the state’s general obligation bonds. State officials celebrated the news, saying it reflected the state’s continued commitment to […]
REGULAR MEETING EARLIER THIS WEEK
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council had a regularly scheduled meeting this past Tuesday night. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented – $89,907 in pre-paids and […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a surface high pressure moves eastward into the Upper Midwest today, a couple of approaching mid-level shortwave weather troughs will move into central Illinois today, giving our downstate […]
USDA REOPENS FAS OFFICES FOR NEEDED SERVICES
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA is today reopening some 2,100 Farm Service Agency offices around the nation, mostly for critical services and to release more than $3 billion in farm funding delayed […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says he will keep pushing for nonprofit investment legislation in Springfield. Senate Bill 246, which was passed by both chambers of the General Assembly […]
ACTIVITIES COMING UP NEXT WEEKEND IN OLNEY
(OLNEY) Get ready for a busy Halloween Night coming up next weekend in downtown Olney. On Friday, October 31st, it all begins with the TrustBank Halloween Parade at 6:00, leaving […]
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO ENTER LOCAL CONTEST
(NEWTON) The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest, but time is running out for entries. Local businesses, teams, classes, organizations, and clubs are encouraged […]
COMING TO MAIN STREET IN OLNEY
(OLNEY) The City of Olney has announced that beginning at approximately 7:00 tomorrow (Friday, October 24th) morning, the portion of Olney’s Main Street, from Camp Avenue to Ludlow Street, will […]
HELICOPTER CRASH CLAIMS LIVES OF LOCAL FAMILY
(LOUISVILLE) The Darren Bailey/Aaron Del Mar Campaign for Governor released a family tragedy statement last night. While the investigation is continuing, Darren and his wife, Cindy, received news that their […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING FOR OCTOBER
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees had their regular monthly meeting for October this past Tuesday night. The Board : approved the payment of all September bills […]