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 […]
REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As we move through this third weekend of November, we’ll have a lot of clouds and some chances of rain throughout our downstate area. While we’ll stay dry today […]
NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS
(BELLEVILLE) An Alaska transportation company has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle allegations of impersonating military members to obtain federal government business administered through Scott Air Force Base near […]
DONATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
(OLNEY) The Fifth Annual SRO Coat/Toy Drive in Richland County is underway and will continue until the distribution date coming up next month in December. Folks are encouraged to drop […]
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board met for its regular monthly meeting last night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of all claims for October – $735,654 for non-county […]
REGULAR BI-MONTHLY MEETING THIS WEEK
(NOBLE) The Noble Village Board met in regular session this past Monday night. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved a $300 donation to […]