NCHS ‘MEDIA NIGHT’ THIS FRIDAY

(NEWTON) It’s “Media Night” this coming Friday night at Newton Community High School, beginning at 6:00 with the Marching Eagles performing, then followed by the introduction of all the NCHS […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ‘KICKS OFF’ NEXT WEEK

(NEWTON/OLNEY) In High School Football – Our local teams are both in action this weekend with scrimmage games Both teams open up their 2024 season next Friday night with non-conference […]

IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST MEETING RECAP

(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting in August this past Tuesday night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/22/2024)

(CHICAGO) New polling on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson shows the lowest approval rating for a mayor hosting the Democratic National Convention in 40 years. According to the Illinois Policy Institute, […]

THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (08/22/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) It will be another dry and pleasant day on this Thursday as a strong surface high pressure continues to control our downstate area weather. After another fall-like day tomorrow, […]