What a morning it was for our very first Olney Country Countdown Show! This week, we took a trip back to the 1980s, and what a fun ride it was! Our listeners picked their favorite country songs from the decade, and you helped make our first countdown a huge success. We had a blast playing the hits, remembering the artists and songs that made the ’80s so special, and counting […]
(OLNEY) A note to all motorists that construction work continues along East Main Street in Olney. Drivers should be observant to all barricades and signs while the work will continue to move westward into the downtown area. The Main Street improvement project in Olney includes repair work and eventually the
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met in regular session this past Tuesday night. The Council : approved the payment of bills as presented – $227,781 in accounts payable and $57,710 in pre-paid accounts : approved the purchase and installation of a Square D Motor for the Wastewater Department worth $5,422
(SPRINGFIELD) As the summer season arrives, the abundance of America-grown produce will again be used for pie and dessert making. It was two years ago in 2024 that the U.S. grew $6.9 billion worth of seven popular fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts often used as the main ingredient in pie
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced yesterday that the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1% in May. The number is seven-tenths of a percentage point (0.7%) higher than it was one year ago in May 2025. Total non-farm payrolls say a third consecutive over-the-month increase last month,
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weak high pressure over the Midwest will keep us dry and some sunshine today through most of tomorrow, an approaching cold front will move through our downstate area with our next chance of rain moving in for Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. With the probability of excessive
(NEWTON) The 155th Jasper County Fair gets underway this weekend in Newton. While all 4-H entries were made last weekend, the exhibits will be on display tomorrow night from 5:00 to 7:00 and Saturday morning, followed by judging Saturday afternoon at 1:00. The first stage activity is Sunday night’s Queen
