ILLINOIS DECLARED TO BE “BIRD FLU” FREE
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by the avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) As gas prices fall across Illinois, state and local governments may see a decrease in revenue from fuel and sales taxes, though experts say the effect on overall state […]
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met in regular session earlier this week on Tuesday night. The Council : agreed to spend $11,720 in TIF funds to have Frohning Brothers Inc. […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board met last night in Olney for its regular monthly meeting in October. The Board : approved all bills for September – $465,535 for non-county claims […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak cold front drops some rain far to our north in the Upper Midwest, a shortwave ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate our weather with […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING FOR OCTOBER
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board will have its regular monthly meeting for October tonight at the County Jail Meeting Room in Olney, starting at 7:00. The meeting is open to […]
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
(OLNEY) The Adopt-A-Family of Richland County is now accepting applications for its Christmas Gift Program as families can go to the AdoptAFamily Richland page on Facebook for an online application. […]
YET ANOTHER SCAM ALERT ISSUED
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Sheriff’s Association, along with most all area Sheriff’s Departments, are warning regional residents to beware of a bogus text message from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the high pressure controlling our downstate area weather moves out of Illinois towards the northeast, our pleasant autumn weather conditions will continue today and right on through the […]
UPCOMING SESSIONS AVAILABLE
(OLNEY) Olney Central College is hosting various informational sessions for students interested in applying for Fall 2026 admission to the Radiography Program with the first of three such meetings set […]