FOUR EARTHQUAKES SHOOK THE MIDWEST LAST WEEK
(WASHINGTON D.C.) The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that four earthquakes occurred in our Midwestern region over the past week, one of which was in Illinois. The first was last […]
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: STRONG VOTER TURNOUT AND UNCONTESTED RACES IN RICHLAND AND JASPER COUNTIES
The November 5th election saw high voter turnout and uncontested races across Richland and Jasper Counties, as local residents turned out in record numbers to make their voices heard. Below […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/06/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Governor’s Office of Management & Budget has released its five-year projection, showing Illinois spending $63 billion by the year 2030. That’s while the current fiscal year budget has […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/06/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the area of low pressure moved through Illinois by early this morning, our downstate area rainfall totals averaged between one and two inches in the past 36 hours. […]
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS TONIGHT
The Sectional Semi-Finals for High School Volleyball are tonight across all four classes in Illinois, with some exciting matchups featuring downstate teams. Here’s a look at the games: CLASS 1A […]
RICHLAND COUNTY HEA FOREIGN COUNTRY PRESENTATION NEXT WEEK
(OLNEY) The Richland County Homemakers Education Association is hosting a special program, free of charge, a week from tonight, on Tuesday, November 12th, at the County Extension Office meeting room […]
VETERAN’S DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN JASPER COUNTY
The Newton American Legion Post 20 is seeking volunteers to help with preparations and observances for Veterans Day next week. Here’s the schedule of events and volunteer opportunities: Volunteer Schedule: […]
TIME FOR SIGN UPS FOR JASPER COUNTY TOYS FOR KIDS PROGRAM RUNNING OUT
(NEWTON) Time is running out to sign up for this year’s Toys for Kids Program for Jasper County youth ages zero (0) to thirteen (13) or up to 8th grade. […]
RICHLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
In exciting news from Richland County High School in Olney, several students have been recognized for their exceptional academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Illinois State Scholars Congratulations to 11 RCHS students […]
YESTERDAY’S IL CROP PROGRESS REPORT (11/05/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around Illinois. The statewide average temperature was 56.7 degrees last week, […]