USDA ASSISTANCE ANNOUNCEMENT
(SPRINGFIELD) After weeks of anticipation, the USDA yesterday announced the details of its $16 billion “Stage 2” in total Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) assistance. This is in addition to […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, which included five million fewer bets placed in Illinois compared to September a year ago in […]
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
(OLNEY) The Adopt-A-Family of Richland County is still accepting applications for its Christmas Gift Program, but the sign up deadline is fast-approaching, set for December 2nd, 2025. As of yesterday, […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(NEWTON) The Jasper County School Board of Education met last night in Newton for its regular monthly meeting in November. The Board : approved the payment of all District bills […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) An unsettled weather pattern will bring us on-and-off chances of rain for the rest of this work week. Last night’s rain averaged around a half inch in most of […]
THIS WEEK’S LIST OF CHANCES TO GIVE BLOOD
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity, especially now with very low levels of blood available. […]
VETERANS DAY FLAGS READY FOR PICK UP TODAY
(NEWTON) The Newton American Legion Post 20 wants to thank all the volunteers who helped with last week’s Veterans Day Program for all of Jasper County. Also, a reminder for […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS THIS WEEK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) In meetings coming up this week : Both meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
FARM LOSSES DUE TO 2025 DROUGHT
(SPRINGFIELD) According to a recent study, Illinois farms are expected to lose a total of about $67.2 million per year to natural disasters, with an average per-farm loss of $960. […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Public Health announced late last week that residents who received partial or delayed SNAP funds in November will begin receiving full benefits for the month. In Illinois, nearly 1.9 million people rely […]