MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/24/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) After a brief rain shower early Sunday morning, we’re back to dry and hot weather conditions today and especially tomorrow as a warm front moves into Illinois. However, the […]
NEWTON QUEEN OF HEARTS DRAWING TONIGHT
(NEWTON) It’s another Queen of Hearts drawing this Friday night at 6:30 at the American Legion Post 20 in Newton, with tickets on sale up until draw time, and a […]
OLNEY CRUISE IN TONIGHT
(OLNEY) All are invited to a “Cruise-In” this Friday night at the Olney City Park, running from 6:00 to 9:00. Along with entertainment by Guy Ash, food will be available […]
NEWTON AMERICAN LEGION PULLED PORK DRIVE THRU TOMORROW
(NEWTON) The American Legion Post 20 in Newton will have another pulled pork “drive thru” this coming Saturday, with serving from 10:30 in the morning until sold out. It’s a […]
MISS JASPER COUNTY FAIR 2024 QUEEN PAGEANT CONTESTANTS
(NEWTON) As mentioned earlier, the Jasper County Fair begins this weekend in Newton, and returning to the fair in 2024 is the Miss Jasper County Fair Queen Pageant, after a […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL JUNE MEETING RECAP
(NEWTON) The Newton City Council met in regular session this past Tuesday night. The Council approved pre-paid bills worth $212,781 and accounts payable worth $125,353 : on a 5 to […]
RICHLAND COUNTY JUNE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Richland County School Board of Education met last night in Olney for its regular monthly meeting in June. The Board : approved the May financial report worth $400,860 […]
IL DEPARTMENT OF AG RELEASES PLAN FOR FAIRGROUNDS
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Agriculture has released a new master plan for the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The multi-phase plan outlines a long-term vision for the fairgrounds, aiming […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/21/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois State GOP Chairman Don Tracy has resigned, ending a more than three-year run. In his resignation letter, Tracy said his decision was in part because he spent more […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/21/204)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The recent stretch of hot and dry weather will continue today through tomorrow with a weak cold front approaching with at least some rain chances overnight Saturday night and […]