New Federal budget could impact local airports
Commercial airline service in Marion, Decatur, and Quincy could face an uncertain future under President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget, which includes cuts to the Essential Air Service (EAS) program […]
Richland County Fair Talent Show Accepting Contestant Entries
Do you have a talent you’d love to share? The Richland County Fair Talent Show is looking for performers to take the stage next Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and contestant […]
Countdown to the Richland County Fair: A visit with members of the Fair Board
The countdown is on for the 169th Richland County Fair, and this year’s schedule is packed with entertainment, family activities, agriculture, livestock competitions, and grandstand events for all ages! Hunter […]
Governor Pritzker signs 31 new Illinois Laws impacting schools, healthcare, and voting
On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker signed 31 new bills into law, introducing a wide range of changes that will affect Illinois residents, schools, health care providers, homeowners, and voters in […]
Countdown to the Crown: Two more 2026 Miss Richland County Fair Queen Contestants and current Queen visit WSEI
In case you missed it this morning (07/14/2026), listeners had the opportunity to get to know the final two young women competing for the title of 2026 Miss Richland County […]
Richland County Schools open Online Registration for 2026-27 School Year
The Richland County School District is preparing for the upcoming school year with online registration now open for students returning for the 2026-27 school year. Families can complete registration through […]
Richland County Early Learning Center announces Pre-K screenings for 2026-2027 school Year
Families interested in enrolling their children in Pre-K for the upcoming school year can sign up for screenings at the Richland County Early Learning Center. The center will hold Pre-K […]
Richland County Extension Office offering free Pressure Canner Testing ahead of Canning Season
As home gardeners and families prepare for canning season, the Richland County Extension Office is reminding residents to make sure their pressure canners are operating safely and accurately. The Extension […]
Illinois breaks annual Tornado record, and its only mid-year
Illinois has already broken its annual tornado record, and the calendar has only just reached mid-July. According to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford, the state recorded 173 tornadoes through the […]
Survey finds rural Illinoisans are wary of growing Data Center boom
As artificial intelligence fuels a surge in data center construction, a new survey from researchers at the University of Illinois and Purdue University finds that rural Americans are more concerned […]