ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/13/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) The University of Illinois Flash Index for December improved to 102.4 from its reading the previous month of 102 even, with any number over 100 indicating economic growth. Both […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/13/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) Despite plenty of sunshine today, a stretch of cold weather will persist through midweek with nightly wind chill values around zero. After some flurries or light snow tomorrow morning, […]
OCC LADY KNIGHTS WIN 200TH GAME UNDER COACH CLINT BURRIS
The OCC Lady Knights extended their winning streak to three games, securing a 57-47 victory over Greenville University in last night’s Women’s Junior College Basketball action. With the win, the […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
(NEWTON) The Newton American Legion Post 20 will host a Sunday Brunch this coming weekend with serving from 10:00 until 1:00 and an all-you-can-eat Brunch Buffet, including eleven hot bar […]
CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON NEW RADIOGRAPHY AND NURSING BUILDING AT OCC
(OLNEY) Construction is slated to begin later this spring on a $3.15 million addition to Dr. Kent L. Wattleworth Hall at Olney Central College, which will house OCC’s Radiography & […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD JANUARY 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Richland County Board held its regular monthly meeting for January last night in Olney. The Board took the following actions: After a brief executive session, the Board adjourned. The […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2025
The Richland County School Board of Education held a special meeting last night in Olney, focusing on personnel matters in closed session. The Board is continuing its search for a […]
SOYBEAN DECLARED ILLINOIS’ OFFICIAL STATE BEAN
(SPRINGFIELD) It was this past Monday that the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 4439, which designates the soybean as Illinois’ official state bean. While Illinois is the nation’s number […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (01/10/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association is recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month throughout January, noting the key role the hospitality industry plays in identifying and working to put an […]
FRIDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (01/10/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As the approaching storm system brings moisture, all in the form of snow, to our downstate area today through tonight, we are sitting in the middle of the projected […]