ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/31/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Broccoli packages sold at Walmart stores in 20 states, including Illinois, received an elevated recall status over a listeria contamination that could potentially be fatal. The possible contamination of […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/31/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With some fog early this morning, our downstate area will continue to be covered by an overcast sky with maybe a few spotty showers here or there, plus maybe […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD JANUARY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board held a brief regular meeting this past Monday evening, lasting less than half an hour. During the meeting, the Board: The next regular meeting of the […]
JASPER COUNTY JANUARY 2025 BOARD MEETING RECAP
At the recent Jasper County Board meeting in Newton, several key decisions and updates were shared: The next regular meeting of the Jasper County Board is scheduled for February 20th, […]
2024 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR IL SOYBEAN FARMERS
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service says it was a banner year for soybean farmers throughout the state. Illinois farmers produced 688 million bushels of soybeans in 2024, surpassing […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/29/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) State House Republicans filed a new lawsuit with the Illinois Supreme Court yesterday, alleging the current State House map fails to meet state constitutional requirements that districts be compact […]
WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/29/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) It’s another day with sunshine and above-normal temperatures as an approaching weather system will bring us rain chances tomorrow afternoon, through tomorrow night, before ending on Friday. Then we’re […]
RICHLAND COUNTY ‘LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY’ THIS AFTERNOON
(OLNEY) The next Richland County “Lawyer in the Library” program is this afternoon, from 4:00 to 6:00, at the Olney Public Library. Those interested in scheduling a 20-minute appointment with […]
SCOTT AVENUE CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION THIS THURSDAY
(NEWTON) The Scott Avenue Christian Church in Newton will have its next Food Pantry distribution this coming Thursday evening, at 5:30, for Jasper County residents. Those planning to pick up […]
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BREAKFAST THIS WEEKEND
(SAILOR SPRINGS) The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post 230 has another first Saturday of the month breakfast this weekend with serving from 7:00 to 10:00 with all-you-can-eat biscuits, gravy, […]