ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/05/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Of the state’s more than 8 million registered voters, nearly 2.4 million cast their ballots early. Data published by the Illinois State Board of Elections yesterday showed nearly 1.3 […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/05/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As an area of low pressure moves through Illinois by late tonight, we’ll have more shower & possibly thunderstorm activity later today, by mid-to-late afternoon, with more rain expected […]
ILLINOIS LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – ERBA
(OLNEY/NEWTON) The state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications for all households. While the program offers financial assistance for utility bills to low-income families, other discounts […]
IWA HOSTING HEARING ON NEW WHEAT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(SPRINGFIELD) A public hearing will be held later this month to consider and receive public comments on a new Wheat Development Program proposed by the Illinois Wheat Association, all to […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/04/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Tax Foundation has released a report showing states that forgo one or more of the major taxes tend to do well while the states landing near the bottom […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (11/04/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With some light rain yesterday at times, and again overnight, heavier amounts of rain are expected in several waves of showers, maybe even a thunderstorm, today and again tomorrow […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
(STRINGTOWN) The Stringtown Community Club will host a “Soup Supper” this coming Sunday evening at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Stringtown, with serving time from 4:00 to 6:00. Folks […]
AREA UNEMPLOYMENT RATES DOWN
(NEWTON/OLNEY) The area downstate unemployment rates are down for September. The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports Effingham County has the region’s lowest number at 3.5% with all other area […]
USDA AG PRICES FOR SEPTEMBER REPORT 2024
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Ag Prices Report for September : the Ag Production Index decreased 5.6% from August and was down nearly a full percentage point (0.9%) from September […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (11/01/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) With most all eyes on next Tuesday’s election, some are already thinking about this month’s Fall Veto Session in Springfield. Although many lawmakers do not expect much to be […]