RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Board met for its regular monthly session and took the following actions: Financial & Administrative Actions Student & Curriculum Personnel Actions Retirements (Effective End of 2028-2029) Resignations New Hires […]
ILLINOIS WATER SURVERY FOR APRIL 2025
(CHAMPAIGN) The Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois in Champaign reports the latest weather numbers for the month of April. The average temperature in Illinois was 54 […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/16/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker and local downstate leaders broke ground yesterday on a new 550,000 square-foot retail, entertainment, and hospitality development down in Marion. It’s the state’s first project using […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/16/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With near record heat yesterday and very isolated rain in some spots, our third Friday in May begins with some sunshine, but eventually the clouds will increase and we’ll […]
OLNEY CITY COUNCIL MAY 12, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Olney City Council met in regular session Monday night and took action on several items: The meeting ended with a closed session regarding negotiations, property, and personnel matters. The […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/13/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) With warmer weather approaching, May’s observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month reminds everyone it’s tick season. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging the public to learn […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND (05/09/2025-05/11/2025)
“Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive – Saturday Residents in Olney and Newton are encouraged to participate in the 12th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive tomorrow during regular mail delivery. […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Newton City Council convened earlier this week for its regular session, covering a full agenda of city business and community development items. Key Actions Taken: New Business & Appointments: […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD MAY 2025 MEETING RECAP
(OLNEY) The Richland County Board had its regular monthly meeting for May last night in Olney. The Board : approved the payment of all bills as presented with the total […]
ILLINOIS WHEAT ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL WHEAT PLOT TOUR MAY 20, 2025
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Wheat Association will have its Annual Wheat Plot Tour on Tuesday, May 20th. While four tour groups will set out that morning to visit various wheat fields […]