RECORD YIELD PROJECTIONS FOR CORN FOR 2024

(SPRINGFIELD) Results of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour have amped up the anticipation of the 2024 harvest with record yield projections for corn. Crop scouts sampled about 2,000 fields in […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/28/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident with West Nile Virus. The individual, who was in their 80s and lived […]

WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (08/28/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) Humid weather conditions will continue today across our downstate area, but the high heat will be tempered some by some clouds and possible thunderstorms with an approaching frontal boundary […]

OLNEY CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 2024 MEETING RECAP

(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved the $3,151,908 bid from Shores Builders […]

THIS WEEK’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT

(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. The statewide average temperature was 68.7 degrees last […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (08/27/2024)

(SPRINGFIELD) The legal team representing a former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy charged with fatally shooting an unarmed woman in her home last month laid out its plans yesterday to appeal […]

TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (08/27/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With more hot and humid weather in today’s forecast, those working or playing outdoors need to take all the needed precautions to battle the dangerous weather conditions. A Heat […]