USDA LIVESTOCK OUTLOOK FOR 2026
(BLOOMINGTON) USDA’s initial livestock outlook for 2026 points to increases in pork, broiler, turkey, and dairy production, while beef production is expected to decline and lamb production stay the same. […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Triple A Motor Club is reporting the average Illinois gas price for regular unleaded has gone over $3.50 per gallon. While the national average last night was $3.47, […]
WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE SEMINAR NEXT WEEK
(OLNEY) Illinois Extension and the Lawrence County SWCD are inviting area women in agriculture to attend an upcoming seminar entitled Women and the Land : Spotlight on Conservation. The free […]
REGULAR BI-MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : on a 4 to 1 vote, approved […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another day of above normal temperatures for our downstate area as we’ll stay dry on this Tuesday ahead of our next chance of rainy and possible stormy weather […]
UPCOMING CHANCES TO GIVE BLOOD
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a Blood Emergency is place throughout the Midwest, the American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity […]
RECORD WHEAT NUMBERS FROM 2025
(BLOOMINGTON) Illinois wheat yield numbers from last year are out, showing record numbers throughout the state. The statewide average winter wheat yield in Illinois for the 2025 crop was 88 […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has vacated U.S. District Court Judge Sara Ellis’ preliminary injunction restricting use of force by federal immigration law enforcement officers in Illinois. […]
MUNICIPAL MEETINGS IN RICHLAND COUNTY
(OLNEY) In meetings coming up this week in Richland County : The meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK / RECORD HIGH
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With another dry and warm day on tap for this Monday, an approaching storm system will bring us near record warmth and potential severe weather conditions tomorrow through tomorrow […]