ILLINOIS AG PRICES REPORT FOR MARCH
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s Illinois Ag Prices Report for March : Agricultural Production increased 1.5% from February, but decreased 4.8% from March 2023 : the Crop Production Index was down 1.2% […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/01/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A group of gun control advocates rallied yesterday in Springfield, at the Illinois Statehouse. Those attending were calling for the state to permanently fund a 2021 law that provided […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/01/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) A new approaching cold front will move through our downstate area by mid-afternoon today, giving us some clouds and a slight chance of a spotty rain shower through tonight. […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/30/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) While no cases have been reported in Illinois, federal agencies confirmed the detection of bird flu in diary herds in eight states across the nation. The Illinois Departments of […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/30/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a weakening cold front moved out of Illinois early this morning, some patchy fog has developed throughout our downstate area. After it lifts and some morning clouds clear […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/26/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With a warm front slowly lifting northward across Illinois, we’ll gradually see some warmer air move into our downstate area today through Sunday, but that frontal system will collide […]
JASPER COUNTY PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGRADEN SCREENING COMING UP
(NEWTON) There is less than one week for parents/guardians to make appointments for the Jasper County School District Preschool and Kindergarten Screening dates coming up next month. With all screenings […]
ERBA OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) has scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. A limited number of $500 scholarships will be awarded […]
FARMWEEK CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
(BLOOMINGTON) Statewide folks are urged to celebrate FarmWeek’s 50th anniversary and maybe even win a prize. To honor the milestone this year, readers can enter the “Show Us Your FarmWeek” […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/25/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) A measure advancing at the Illinois Statehouse could bring changes to how some people are charged with certain crimes. House Bill 4500 passed the State House last week with […]