THE NASS WILL BE CONTACTING PRODUCERS AGAIN SOON

(SPRINGFIELD) As the 2024 crop production season is soon to start, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will soon be contacting farmers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/16/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Statewide counties and towns continue to address the possibility of migrants being dropped off in their communities. Earlier this week the Johnson County Sheriff asked the County Board there […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/16/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) An approaching weather disturbance will bring us plenty of clouds today with snow likely by 12 noon, if not sooner, and an accumulation total from one to three inches […]
IECC FAFSA NIGHT TONIGHT AT OCC
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District has the second of its four free FAFSA Financial Aid Nights coming up tonight from 4:00 to 7:00 at Olney Central College. The […]
FARM MACHINERY SHOW KICKS OFF

(LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY) The 58th annual National Farm Machinery Show and its annual counterpart, the Championship Tractor Pull, officially began yesterday and kicks into high gear today, continuing through tomorrow, before […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/15/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Attorney General’s office, along with a bipartisan coalition of 18 other attorneys general nationwide, have filed comments with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) expressing support for a […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/15/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a fast-moving weather disturbance moves across our downstate area early this morning, we’ll likely have some quick rain showers or sprinkles, but we’ll dry out for the rest […]
MATTOON MAN PLEADS GUILTY, GETS 25 YEARS

(EFFINGHAM) Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 5 officials have announced the guilty plea and sentencing of 23 year old Dayquan Slaughter of Mattoon for four counts of […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (02/14/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois taxpayers may have to wait a little longer this year to receive their tax refunds from the state. According to the Illinois Department of Revenue, those who file […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (02/14/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) After another day of sunshine and warmer-than-normal weather conditions on this Wednesday, an approaching cold front far to our north will bring in clouds tonight with a partly sunny, […]