ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/09/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order to restrict the unauthorized collection, storage, and sharing of autism-related medical data for Illinois residents. The order comes after the U.S. […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/09/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With scattered rainfall amounts averaging between two and seven tenths of an inch yesterday in our downstate area, a high pressure moving into the Midwest today will give us […]
OPENING STILL AVAILABLE FOR MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS TO ATTEND ILLINOIS PETROLIUM RESOURCE BOARD SUMMER TEACHERS PROGRAM
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The Illinois Petroleum Resource Board still has some openings for its annual Illinois Math & Science Summer Teachers program, to be held June 24th thru 27th, in Mt. Vernon, […]
IECC APPOINTS 3 STAFF MEMBERS TO NEW DUTIES
(OLNEY) The Illinois Eastern Community College District and its Board of Trustees recently made three major leadership appointments, soon to assume their new duties :
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE MAXINE E. SPITLER FOUNDATION
(NEWTON) Grant applications are now available and being accepted for the Maxine E. Spitler Foundation, which benefits youth and youth organizations, plus provides for the protection and care of animals. […]
7 ESTABLISHMENTS TICKETED IN RICHLAND COUNTY UNDER ISP ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 8 has announced the recent results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) surveillance at various establishments in Richland County last month, in April. These […]
MEAT FROM 2024 STATE FAIR SALE OF CHAMPIONS GOING TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS
(SPRINGFIELD) Meat from the 2024 Illinois State Fair Sale of Champions is being donated to Feeding Illinois food banks through a new partnership. The College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/07/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is scheduled to visit Springfield today to comment on Illinois’ sanctuary policies. A news conference in the state’s capitol will highlight how […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/07/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With mostly clouds mixed up with some sunshine on this Wednesday, an upper level low down in the Texas panhandle will pivot slowly eastward today, gradually spreading moisture toward […]
IN LOCAL/AREA MEETINGS TONIGHT
(NEWTON/OLNEY) In meetings coming up this week : All meetings are open to the public, with the exception of any executive sessions.