REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a slow-moving weather system tracks towards the confluence of the Mid-Mississippi and Lower Ohio River valleys, we’ll have more downstate area rain chances today and especially again tonight […]

CHANCE TO GIVE BLOOD THIS WEEK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) The American Red Cross is asking area blood donors to get out and give blood at their next earliest opportunity : Tuesday (10/28/25) at Olney Central College from 8:00 […]

HPAI UPDATE FROM THE USDA

(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ status in USDA’s National Milk Testing Strategy has been changed to “unaffected” by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) following months of milk silo testing, and with the change, […]

NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS

(SPRINGFIELD) New research indicates that nearly 42% (41.9%) of drivers who died in crashes across the nation tested positive for THC, but the Illinois numbers are less clear. The Illinois […]

ON THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

(OLNEY/NOBLE) In upcoming meetings this week : The Olney City Council meets tonight (10/27/25) at the Olney City Hall, starting at 6:00 The Noble Village Board meets tonight (10/27/25) a […]

OLNEY’S BULK TRASH DROP-OFF EVENT

(OLNEY) The City of Olney is getting ready for a “Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event” coming up this Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 to 2:00, or until full, in the City’s […]

REGIONAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

(OLNEY/NEWTON) This past cloudy and cool weekend produced very little rainfall in our downstate area, mostly averaging less than a tenth of an inch up to a quarter of an […]

OCC PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

(OLNEY) Olney Central College has announced that it has been approved as a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Assigned School. The designation ensures that after successfully […]

NEWS FROM AROUND ILLINOIS

(SPRINGFIELD) Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Illinois’ credit rating to A2 for the state’s general obligation bonds. State officials celebrated the news, saying it reflected the state’s continued commitment to […]