YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PRODUCTION REPORT FOR ILLINOIS
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(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. While the statewide average temperature was 69.1 degrees […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/17/2024)
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(SPRINGFIELD) Gasoline prices continue to fall in Illinois. As of yesterday, the average statewide price of a gallon of gas was at $3.43, which is 38 cents cheaper than a […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/17/2024)
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(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a weather-blocking pattern in place near the Midwest, our area downstate conditions will remain dry and warmer-than-normal with plenty of sunshine today and mostly each day through the […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER RESULTS FROM SATURDAY
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In Olney, the Tigers secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Pinckneyville. Leading the charge for Olney: The Olney defense recorded a clean sheet, showcasing a solid performance. The (3-4) Tigers […]
LOVE’S TRUCK STOP IN OLNEY HOSTING A ‘CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK’ FUNDRAISER
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(OLNEY) Love’s Truck Stop, at the intersection of Routes 50 & 130 in Olney, will host a “Children’s Miracle Network” fundraiser this Saturday from 11:00 in the morning until 5:00 […]
IECC COLLEGES CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION DAY 2024
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(OLNEY) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will all observe Constitution Day 2024 tomorrow, on Tuesday, September 17th. Each campus will host a variety of activities with various resources to promote […]
RICHLAND COUNTY WALK-IN FLU SHOT CLINIC
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(OLNEY) The Richland County TB & Health Office has another Walk-In Flu Shot Clinic coming up tomorrow afternoon, from 2:00 to 5:00, located at 501 South Whittle Avenue in Olney. […]
JASPER COUNTY MOBILE HOME SECOND INSTALLMENT DUE DATE TODAY
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(NEWTON) Jasper County residents are reminded the Mobile Home taxes in Jasper County are due today, on this Monday, September 16th, which is also the 2nd installment due date for […]
WEST NILE VIRUS DETECTED IN OLNEY AND RICHLAND COUNTY
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(OLNEY) The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced this past Friday that West Nile Virus has been detected in Olney and Richland County. As part of the agency’s West […]
LOCAL MAN WANTED FOR ESCAPE, LOCAL DEPARTMENTS ACTIVELY SEARCHING
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(OLNEY) The Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department are out in high priority, looking for a wanted man, who should be considered armed & dangerous. 46 year old […]