RICHLAND COUNTY MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE TOMORROW
(OLNEY) A reminder from the Richland County Treasurer’s Office that the one date only deadline to pay Mobile Home taxes is tomorrow, July 31st. Payments can be made by any […]
YESTERDAY’S ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday ‘s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois’ average temperature was 73.6 degrees last […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/30/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed an amended version of House Bill 5142, which mandates that health insurance policies in the state pay for pregnancy and postpartum coverage. Officials […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/30/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With scattered showers and thunderstorms in our downstate area last night and yesterday, we can expect more of the same over the next two to three days. While not […]
“WHAT’S HAPPENING” THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $6,721 if […]
COUNTY FAIRS CONTINUING THIS WEEKEND
(OBLONG) As the Richland County Fair winds down this weekend, the Crawford County Fair in Oblong gets underway this weekend. The 4-H Horse Show is at 5:00 later this evening […]
ERBA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SKILLS TRAINING EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Embarras River Basin Agency, Incorporated (ERBA) is accepting applications for its Skills Training Employment Program, known at STEP, to assist those who need training for employment opportunities. ERBA […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (07/26/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. Jointly submitted by U.S. Representatives […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (07/26/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With plenty of clouds expected both today and tomorrow here in our downstate area, our rain chances will hold off until Sunday, then continue through the first part of […]
USA HIGH SCHOOL CLAY TARGET LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS AND FINALISTS
(MICHIGAN) The 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship has wrapped up in Mason, Michigan with over 1,800 registered shooters taking part. BOYS INDIVIDUAL SHOOTING – GIRLS INDIVIDUAL […]