WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/24/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the fast moving cold front dropping an average of a half inch of rain moves out of Illinois this morning, we’ll dry out with plenty of sunshine on […]
RICHLAND COUNTY REWARDED TECH MODERNIZATION GRANT FOR COURTHOUSE

(OLNEY) The Second Judicial Circuit is proud to announce that Richland County Circuit Court has been awarded a Technology Modernization Grant for the third consecutive year. The grant program, funded […]
OLNEY CITY COUCIL MEETING RECAP (04/23/2024)

(OLNEY) The Olney City Council met last night in regular session. The Council : approved the payment of all bills as presented : approved the FY 2025 City Budget as […]
YESTERDAY’S USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT (04/23/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork on average in Illinois last week. The statewide average temperature was 56.9 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/23/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) For the second time in two days, the Illinois State Capitol was evacuated yesterday after a threat. The Secretary of State’s Office said a threatening 9-1-1 call caused the […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/23/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) An approaching low pressure weather system will bring us a rather quick shot of rain, maybe a thunderstorm, by later this afternoon and evening. But until then a mostly […]
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK (04/22/2024)

(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking all donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity to help replenish currently low area blood supplies. Here’s the […]
IN AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT (04/22/2024)

(OLNEY/NOBLE) There are two municipal meetings coming up in Richland County : Both meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.
RCES HOSTING MEET THE KINDERGARDEN TEACHERS NIGHT
(OLNEY) The Richland County Elementary School in Olney will host its Kindergarten “Meet the Teachers Night” this coming Thursday evening from 4:30 to 6:00. Those attending will take a short […]
OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS COLLEEN AF VENABLE VISIT
(OLNEY) The Olney Public Library will have a special guest this coming Thursday evening from 5:00 to 6:00. It will be children’s author, Colleen AF Venable, author of the graphic […]