OLNEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP (05/29/2024)

(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : accepted the $647,782 bid from Samron Midwest […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/29/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) It was after midnight, early this morning, that the Democratic-controlled State House of Representatives approved the largest spending plan in state history. The more than $53 billion plan will […]

WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/29/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s more fair and dry weather on tap for today as a high pressure ridge continues to dominate our Midwestern weather conditions. After more of the same quiet weather […]

FARMERS REMINDED OF CROP INSURANCE DEADLINES

(BLOOMINGTON) As days on the calendar get closer to June, farmers are reminded to keep crop insurance deadlines in mind when making late spring planting decisions. The final date for […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/27/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) In news out of our State Capitol over the weekend. Without a spending plan advancing, the State House of Representatives adjourned late Saturday for the holiday weekend. However, the […]

MEMORIAL DAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/27/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the storms and rain have moved out of our downstate area, the National Weather Service is expecting a shortened dry work week after today’s observance of Memorial Day […]