RICHLAND COUNTY HEA FOREIGN COUNTRY PRESENTATION NEXT WEEK
(OLNEY) The Richland County Homemakers Education Association is hosting a special program, free of charge, a week from tonight, on Tuesday, November 12th, at the County Extension Office meeting room […]
VETERAN’S DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN JASPER COUNTY
The Newton American Legion Post 20 is seeking volunteers to help with preparations and observances for Veterans Day next week. Here’s the schedule of events and volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Schedule: […]
TIME FOR SIGN UPS FOR JASPER COUNTY TOYS FOR KIDS PROGRAM RUNNING OUT
(NEWTON) Time is running out to sign up for this year’s Toys for Kids Program for Jasper County youth ages zero (0) to thirteen (13) or up to 8th grade. […]
RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
In exciting news from Richland County High School in Olney, several students have been recognized for their exceptional academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Illinois State Scholars Congratulations to 11 RCHS students […]
YESTERDAY’S IL CROP PROGRESS REPORT (11/05/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around Illinois. The statewide average temperature was 56.7 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/05/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Of the state’s more than 8 million registered voters, nearly 2.4 million cast their ballots early. Data published by the Illinois State Board of Elections yesterday showed nearly 1.3 […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/05/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As an area of low pressure moves through Illinois by late tonight, we’ll have more shower & possibly thunderstorm activity later today, by mid-to-late afternoon, with more rain expected […]
ILLINOIS LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – ERBA
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications for all households. While the program offers financial assistance for utility bills to low-income families, other discounts […]
IWA HOSTING HEARING ON NEW WHEAT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(SPRINGFIELD) A public hearing will be held later this month to consider and receive public comments on a new Wheat Development Program proposed by the Illinois Wheat Association, all to […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/04/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Tax Foundation has released a report showing states that forgo one or more of the major taxes tend to do well while the states landing near the bottom […]