ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/30/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Many downstate lawmakers and others say their fears about the end of cash bail are now coming true and they are concerned for an end to the electronic monitoring […]
MONDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/30/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) While our downstate area stays dry during the day on this Monday, a fast-moving storm system will spread more rain for us tonight through Tuesday morning. Then our warmer-than-normal […]
JANUARY 6TH IS DEADLINE TO VOTE FOR NEW JASPER COUNTY FLAG
(NEWTON) Voting is continuing for the Jasper County Flag with all votes accepted from now until the deadline, January 6th, 2025. Residents are encouraged to go online to the county […]
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT POSSIBLE LEGISLATION IN 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS TOMORROW
(DIETERICH) Time is running out for constituents of the 102nd Legislative District to submit ideas of possible legislation to be filed and considered in the 104th General Assembly. With now […]
ILLINOIS PESTICIDE SAFETY EDUCATION ONLINE AND IN PERSON PROGRAMS FOR 2025
(BLOOMINGTON) The University of Illinois Extension has released its upcoming online and in-person agricultural, environmental, and horticulture program list for winter 2025. Illinois’ Pesticide Safety Education Program began last week […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/26/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) After the new year in January, Illinois lawmakers are scheduled to return to Springfield to wrap up the 103rd General Assembly. The so-called “Lame Duck” session is also a […]
THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/26/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) With the cold front turned warm front now draped over central Illinois, low-level moisture remains trapped beneath the cloud cover, therefore our downstate area forecast is calling for some […]
LOCAL AND AREA CITY AND VILLAGE HALLS CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
(OLNEY/NEWTON/NOBLE) Most all local and area City and Village Halls are now closed in observance of Christmas. Those in Olney, Newton, Noble, and mostly everywhere else are closed both today […]
RICHLAND COUNTY SWCD ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR JANUARY 14, 2025
(OLNEY) The Richland County Soil & Water Conservation District is gearing up for its Annual Meeting, set for Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at the Best Western Parkside Event Center in […]
JASPER COUNTY DECEMBER 2024 BOARD MEETOING RECAP
The Jasper County Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, December 21st, in Newton. Key actions and updates included: Following a closed session to discuss personnel and litigation, […]