INVESTIGATION CONTINUING INTO DROWNING DEATHS OF 3 JASPER COUNTY INDIVIDUALS

(STE. MARIE) The investigation is continuing into the death of three Jasper County people this past Saturday afternoon in the Embarras River, northwest of Ste. Marie. The Jasper County Sheriff’s […]
NEW STUDY LOOKS AT CROP ROTATION PRACTICES
(BLOOMINGTON) A new study by University of Illinois researchers looks at all angles of the crop rotation practice by Midwestern farmers as many are compelled to plant corn year after […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/30/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) While Governor J.B. Pritzker officially began his bid for a third term last week, there were three other men that already had announced campaigns for the state’s top job. […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/30/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With an approaching cold front, we’ll have one more day of heat and humidity in place before a chance of showers and thunderstorms associated with the frontal system this […]
LOCAL 4-H MEMBERS PREPARING FOR THE 2025 RICHLAND COUNTY FAIR
Itβs an exciting time for local 4-H members as they prepare for the upcoming Richland County Fair, with a full schedule of shows and contests beginning soon. Early Events β […]
SEVEN STATES HAVE OFFICIALLY BANNED LAB-GROWN MEAT
(SPRINGFIELD) Texas is now the seventh U.S. state to ban lab-grown meat as legislation signed into law last week will go into effect in September. Other states already approving such […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (06/26/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois consumers will start paying higher taxes on a variety of items next week, beginning Tuesday, plus they may also foot the bill for corporate tax changes. On July […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (06/26/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the Heat Advisory for all of our downstate area will expire tonight, the hot and humid weather conditions will still hang around for a few more days & […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD JUNE 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board met in regular session this past Monday night, wrapping up business in under 30 minutes. Below are the key actions and updates: Approvals Updates & Notices […]
IN AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT (06/23/2025)
(NEWTON/OLNEY) In area meetings coming up this week : All the meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.