LOCAL EASTER SERVICES THIS WEEKEND

Here are some of the Easter weekend services happening in our area that we are aware of: We know that many other churches across the region will also be holding […]

NEWTON CITY COUNCIL APRIL 15, 2025 MEETING RECAP

The Newton City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday night and addressed a full agenda of city business. No executive session was held during the meeting. Next Meeting: Tuesday, May […]

ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (04/17/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois EPA is notifying the owners and operators of twenty-one (21) Community Water Systems that there has been a detection of one or more PFAS water contaminants in […]

THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION

(OLNEY/NEWTON) With an approaching cold front, our downstate area winds will return, much stronger than yesterday, plus we’ll have plenty of morning clouds, giving way to at least some sunshine […]

NOBLE VILLAGE BOARD APRIL 14, 2025 MEETING RECAP

The Noble Village Board held its regular meeting on Monday night and addressed several community updates and upcoming events: The next regular Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April […]

ILLINOIS WEATHER DISCUSSION (04/16/2025)

(SPRINGFIELD) As the construction season gets underway, the Illinois Comptroller’s office is issuing a reminder about the state’s prevailing wage laws, which requires fair pay to workers on publicly financed […]