SHOTS FIRED AT ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY – NO INJURIES
(EFFINGHAM) The Illinois State Police Troop 9, based in Effingham, is reporting that no one was injured following an incident that occurred at shortly after 3:00 this past Sunday where […]
2025 IL AG IN THE CLASSROOM ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
(BLOOMINGTON) It is fitting that the winner of the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Administrator (IAITC) Award is a former teacher and current leader of the Field Junior High […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/12/2024)
(EAST ST. LOUIS) After hearing challenges to the state’s gun and ammunition magazine ban by several consolidated cases back in September, Southern District of Illinois Judge Stephen McGlynn issued his […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/12/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) We’re back to nice fall-like weather conditions today, although a little cooler than yesterday. But it all changes with a chance of rain moving in by tomorrow afternoon, quickly […]
RIDGEWAY CHAPTER OF THE IL AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING TOMORROW
(OLNEY) The Ridgway Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society will hold a chapter meeting tomorrow evening in Room 203 at Olney Central College, starting at 5:30. The meeting will feature […]
LOCAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCES AND CLLOSURES
Olney Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony (Monday, Nov. 11) Newton Veterans Day Observance (Monday, Nov. 11) Additional Local Updates: Be sure to attend the events honoring our veterans, and remember […]
LAST WEEK’S USDA IL CROP PRODUCTION REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In last week’s USDA Illinois Crop Production Report : the updated planted area for corn is estimated at 10.8 million acres, down 4% from last year, while the harvested […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/11/2024)
(CHAMPAIGN) The University of Illinois Flash Index, a measure of the state’s economy, increased slightly last month. With any number over 100 indicating economic growth, the index rose from 102 […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/11/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With less than a half inch of weekend rainfall on average here in our downstate area, yesterday’s nice fall-like weather conditions will continue today with a clear sky tonight […]
LOCAL LEAF COLLECTION UNDERWAY
Fall Leaf Collection Programs for Noble, Newton, and Olney Residents As fall settles in and the leaves begin to fall, area residents in Noble, Newton, and Olney are reminded of […]