ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/11/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the state will invest around $25 million in vehicle charging stations, at least 182 of them to be located along interstate highways […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/11/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the remnants of Hurricane Francine lift northward into our downstate area by Thursday night or Friday, we’ll see another day of dry and sunny conditions on this Wednesday. […]
GIRLS JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: NEWTON/JASPER COUNTY WINS CHARLESTON INVITATIONAL
At Charleston: Olney St. Joe will be back in action on Thursday at Fairfield, while Jasper County will host St. Anthony, Oblong, and Clay City today.
BOYS JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: LITTLE TROJAN INVITATIONAL
Charleston: Olney St. Joe will compete again on Thursday at Fairfield, while Jasper County will host St. Anthony, Oblong, and Clay City today.
RICHLAND COUNTY ‘BURN ADVISORY’ STILL IN EFFECT
(OLNEY/NOBLE) A reminder that due to the extremely dry ground conditions and several other factors, a “burn advisory” remains in effect for all of Richland County until further notice. If […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD SEPTEMBER MEETING UPDATE: DECISIONS AND DISCUSSIONS
At the Noble Village Board’s regular bi-monthly meeting last night, several important updates and decisions were made: The next regular meeting of the Noble Village Board is scheduled for September […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER MEETING UPDATE: KEY DECISIONS AND APPROVALS
At the Olney City Council meeting last night, several key decisions and approvals were made: The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 23rd.
YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average around the state last week. The statewide average temperature was 65.0 degrees last […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/10/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) September is National Suicide Prevention Month and an Illinois-based nonprofit is continuing its prevention campaign in schools across the country and in the Land of Lincoln. Erika’s Lighthouse creates […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (09/10/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With plenty of sunshine today across our downstate area, a warming trend starting today will continue tomorrow and Thursday, before the remnants of Tropical Storm Francine moves up through […]