USDA MID-SEPTEMBER CROP PRODUCTION REPORT FOR ILLINOIS
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(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA late last week released its mid-September Illinois Crop Prodcution report : the planted area for corn is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4% from last year […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/16/2024)
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(CHICAGO) Millions of dollars in food assistance benefits have been stolen in Illinois by fraudsters using skimming devices. WGN-TV reports $3.5 million was stolen from the SNAP program in just […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/16/2024)
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(OLNEY/NEWTON) Summer-like warmth with dry and sunny weather conditions continue today and all of this work week throughout our downstate area as an expansive region of surface ridging and a […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS DRUG SEARCH AT RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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(OLNEY) The Richland County Sheriff’s Department headed up a search for drugs in Olney yesterday morning at Richland County High School as several area K-9 Units conducted the “drug sniff” […]
USDA ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM (ACEP) FOR FY 2025
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(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA has announced funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. The program’s goal is to help landowners and others eligible to conserve, restore, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/12/2024)
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(SPRINGFIELD) States Attorneys from Illinois and 40 other states are prodding Congress to require a U.S. surgeon general warning for young people on social media platforms. The group is urging […]
THURSDAY WEATHRE DISCUSSION (09/12/2024)
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(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll have one more day of dry weather conditions, along with plenty of cloud cover on this Thursday, as the remnants of Hurricane Francine will lift into our downstate […]
LOCAL CHOWDERS THIS WEEKEND
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Wynoose Annual Chowder Dundas Ruritan Bulk Chowder For both events, enjoy a community tradition and great food.
CLAY CITY FALL FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND: PARADE, TRACTOR SHOW, GAMES, AND MORE
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The Clay City Fall Festival is set for this weekend, featuring a variety of events and activities for all ages: Friday Evening: Saturday: Sunday: Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy […]
UPCOMING EVENTS AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 20 IN NEWTON: CHICKEN DINNER, BINGO NIGHT, AND QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING
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Salt ‘n Vinegar Chicken Dinner Bingo Night Queen of Hearts Drawing For more details, contact 618-783-2622.