USDA ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT
(SPRINGFIELD) In yesterday’s USDA Illinois Crop Progress Report, there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork on average last week around the state. Illinois’ average temperature was 67.4 degrees last week, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/20/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) In a state where its residents pay the second highest gas taxes in the nation, another increase is just weeks away in Illinois. While the “Rebuild Illinois” capitol plan […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (05/20/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As our downstate area widespread rain from overnight slowly comes to an end today, we’ll likely see some clearing later this afternoon and maybe some sunshine by nightfall. Then […]
NEWTON AND OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL RECAP – MAY 17, 2025
(NEWTON) High School Baseball – Saturday Recap Newton dropped a close home game to Mattoon, falling 8-6. Top Performers for Newton: The Eagles (15-14 overall, 7-0 in conference) are scheduled […]
OLNEY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SCORES FROM MAY 17, 2025
Olney captured the team title at the 26-team St. Teresa Invitational held in Decatur. Other notable team scores included:Bloomington Central Catholic (38), Delavan (36), Tuscola (35), Salt Fork (32), Clinton […]
OLNEY LADY TIGERS AND OTHER LOCAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES – MAY 17, 2025
The Olney Lady Tigers won their Lady Tiger Classic Round Robin Tournament over the weekend with two strong victories: The Lady Tigers outhit their opponents 23 to 13 across both […]
IHSA BASS FISHING RESULTS FROM NEWTON LAKE – MAY 15, 2025
The IHSA Bass Fishing Regionals were held at 30 sites across the state. At this particular regional, 10 schools were represented with 19 boats on the water. Top Teams and […]
OLNEY LADY TIGERS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER SCORES – MAY 17, 2025
Class 2A Regional Quarterfinal The Olney Lady Tigers advanced with a dramatic 3-2 win over Salem, needing double overtime and penalty kicks to seal the victory. In the penalty kick […]
BOYS HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS LIC CONFERENCE TITLE TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SCORES FOR OLNEY AND NEWTON – MAY 16, 2025
In boy’s High School Tennis from Friday May 16, 2025, the Olney Tigers captured their fifth consecutive LIC Conference Title after a 2.5-hour weather delay. The Tigers edged out a […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (05/19/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) New Illinois Gaming Board administrative rules now require all casinos statewide to conduct mandatory human trafficking recognition training, plus additional training to develop and document human trafficking, along with […]