46TH ANNUAL OLNEY SQUIRREL COUNT

(OLNEY) A note from the City of Olney, that the 46th Annual “Squirrel Count” is coming up on the first three Saturday mornings next month. In fact, volunteers are needed […]

ISP NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS REPORT

In August, the Illinois State Police Troop 9 conducted Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Richland and Marion Counties, focusing on impaired driving and occupant restraint violations. During these overnight operations, […]

IT’S NATIONAL FARM SAFETY & HEALTH WEEK

(SPRINGFIELD) During this National Farm Safety & Health Week, all downstate area farmers and ag-related workers are reminded to “think safety first” while working with the fall harvest. Not only […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (09/18/2024)

(EAST ST. LOUIS) The bench trial for the challenge to Illinois’ gun and ammunition magazine ban continues in East St. Louis today after starting there on Monday. Plaintiffs argue the […]

WEDNESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION

(OLNEY/NEWTON) More of the same today weather-wise, with plenty of sunshine and more warmer-than-normal conditions, as a rex block weather pattern remains in place. While we stay dry for the […]