IECC OFFERING SKILLFORGE MANUFACTURING SKILLS LAB IN APRIL
(OLNEY) The SkillForge Manufacturing Skills Lab at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is offering a comprehensive Motor Control Training workshop designed for industrial, commercial, and agricultural professionals. Scheduled for next […]
RESIDENTS WARNED OF IRS TELEPRHONE CALL SCAM
(NEWTON/OLNEY) Downstate authorities are again warning area residents to be alert to a current scam that’s circulating at this time of the year. Taxpayers are receiving false phone calls from […]
ILLINOIS FFA MAJOR STATE OFFICERS PREPARE FOR UPCOMING 97TH ANNUAL STATE FFA CONVENTION
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois FFA major state officers are nearing their final mission with the 97th State FFA Convention just around the corner, set for June 10th–12th in Springfield. Headed up […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (03/27/2025)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorney’s general are asking a federal judge to halt President Donald Trump’s move to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (03/27/2025)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a warm front lifts northeastward across our downstate area by later today, we’ll have spotty rain showers today through tonight, with a marginal risk for a few strong […]
CLAY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTING INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON PROPOSED 1% SCHOOL FACILITIES TAX – MARCH 27, 2025
(CLAY CITY) The Clay City School District will host an informational meeting to inform the public about the proposed 1% Clay County Schools Facilities Tax, which is on next Tuesday’s […]
OCC OFFERING 3-WEEK TIG WELDING COURSE – MAY 2025
(OLNEY) Olney Central College has announced that it is offering a special three-week TIG Welding Course later this spring in May. Scheduled to meet at the Terry L. Bruce West […]
JASPER COUNTY BOARD MARCH 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Jasper County Board met last week in Newton for its regular monthly session, addressing a range of county matters: The next Jasper County Board meeting is scheduled for April […]
NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD MARCH 25, 2025 MEETING RECAP
The Noble Village Board met Monday night for its regular session, addressing various community matters: The next regular Noble Village Board meeting is set for April 14, 2025.
USDA SUPPORTING AVIAN INFLUENZA RESEARCH
(SPRINGFIELD) The USDA is offering up to $100 million to support projects on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) prevention, therapeutics, vaccines, and research as the competitive process is for manufacturers, […]