LOCAL EXTENTION OFFICE HOSTING ‘CULTIVATING CONVERSATIONS’ FOR AREA FARMERS

(LAWRENCEVILLE) The local Extension Illinois Unit for the counties of Richland, Edwards, Lawrence, Wabash, and Wayne will host a special Cultivating Conversations : Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm program […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/12/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) The National Federation of Independent Small Business is speaking out ahead of the Illinois Pollution Board’s hearings on adopting some of California’s vehicle emissions standards. The state plans to […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/12/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another warm and dry day on tap for our downstate area on this Wednesday, although changes are in the forecast. Some clouds will move in tonight and hang […]
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FRIENDS OF NRA HOSTING 2025 ‘FUTURE OF FREEDOM FUNDRAISING EVENT’

(OLNEY) The Southeastern Illinois Friends of NRA is having its 2025 Future of Freedom fundraising event this coming Thursday evening, at The Holiday, in Olney, with everyone invited. Starting at […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 10, 2025

The Olney City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting, addressing key financial, infrastructure, and budgetary matters. Meeting Highlights: Next Meeting: March 24, 2025
NEW LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN ILLINOIS TO ATTEMPT IN HELPING IN DEER NUISANCE PROBLEM

(SPRINGFIELD) New legislation has been introduced in Springfield with hopes to remedy the deer nuisance problem throughout Illinois. While one new proposal would allow landowners to seek compensation from the […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/11/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Comptroller Suzana Mendoza is warning the public to be on the lookout for tax scams. Her office says con artists are posing as IRS employees, contacting people by […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/11/2025)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another day of above normal temperatures with a southwesterly wind flow on this Tuesday. As the mild and dry weather continues through the rest of this work week, […]
New President Named for Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital

Somerset, Ky. (March 10, 2025) – Today, Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital announces the hiring of Neil Middleton as its new president and CEO. Forcht Broadcasting Radio and Digital, based […]
FIRST OF FOUR ‘HORTICULTURE TALKS’ TONIGHT AT OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

(OLNEY) The first of four Horticulture Talks with Illinois Extension this spring is scheduled for tonight, starting at 5:00, at the Olney Public Library. Featuring Katie Bell, this evening’s topic […]