ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/05/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) As we reported earlier this week, electricity bills for statewide residents are expected to shoot up this summer as some lawmakers are saying the state is headed for an […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/05/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the strong low pressure that moved across our downstate area last night and early this morning dropped anywhere from one to three inches of rain in the past […]
NEWTON LADY EAGLES FINISH SEASON STRONG WITH A 26-3 RECORD
At the Class 2A Super-Sectional in Carbondale last night, the Newton Lady Eagles fell to a strong Carterville team, 8-0. While game details were not immediately available, the loss concludes […]
2025 ALL-CONFERENCE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM LIC PICKS AND FINAL LIC STANDINGS
The 2025 All-Conference selections for Little Illini Conference (LIC) Baseball have been released, recognizing standout athletes from across the league. First Team All-Conference (19 Players) Second Team All-Conference (9 Players) […]
RICHLAND COUNTY FARM BUREAU RAINFALL REPORT FOR MAY 26, 2025 – JUNE 2, 2025
The Richland County Farm Bureau has released its latest rainfall totals for the week of May 26 through June 2, with measurements recorded as of 8:00 a.m. Monday: At our […]
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO FATAL VEHICLE/TRAIN CRASH THIS PAST WEEKEND IN SHELBY COUNTY
(EFFINGHAM) Four people were killed this past weekend in Shelby County, after a train hit their vehicle. Illinois State Police report the collision occurred around 4:30 early Sunday morning at […]
EMERGENCY LIVESTOCK RELIEF PROGRAM PAYMENTS AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE FARMS
(SPRINGFIELD) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the release of Congressionally-mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06-03-2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle in Springfield have concerns for what lies ahead with an eye on possibly coming back for a special session before fall. […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/03/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’ll have more sunshine on tap today, along with periods of more hazy smoke due to the Candadian wildfires, with more dry weather conditions, at least for now. With […]
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL SCHEDULE (05/27/2025)
Class 1A & 2A Sectional Semifinals – Tuesday & Wednesday Four LIC teams are still competing in the postseason with Sectional Semifinal matchups set for today: Class 2A at Vandalia: […]