NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) New research indicates that nearly 42% (41.9%) of drivers who died in crashes across the nation tested positive for THC, but the Illinois numbers are less clear. The Illinois […]
ON THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NOBLE) In upcoming meetings this week : The Olney City Council meets tonight (10/27/25) at the Olney City Hall, starting at 6:00 The Noble Village Board meets tonight (10/27/25) a […]
OLNEY’S BULK TRASH DROP-OFF EVENT
(OLNEY) The City of Olney is getting ready for a “Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event” coming up this Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 to 2:00, or until full, in the City’s […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) This past cloudy and cool weekend produced very little rainfall in our downstate area, mostly averaging less than a tenth of an inch up to a quarter of an […]
OCC PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
(OLNEY) Olney Central College has announced that it has been approved as a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Assigned School. The designation ensures that after successfully […]
UPCOMING MEETINGS NEXT WEEK
(OLNEY/NOBLE) In upcoming meetings next week :
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Illinois’ credit rating to A2 for the state’s general obligation bonds. State officials celebrated the news, saying it reflected the state’s continued commitment to […]
REGULAR MEETING EARLIER THIS WEEK
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council had a regularly scheduled meeting this past Tuesday night. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented – $89,907 in pre-paids and […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a surface high pressure moves eastward into the Upper Midwest today, a couple of approaching mid-level shortwave weather troughs will move into central Illinois today, giving our downstate […]
USDA REOPENS FAS OFFICES FOR NEEDED SERVICES
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA is today reopening some 2,100 Farm Service Agency offices around the nation, mostly for critical services and to release more than $3 billion in farm funding delayed […]