THURSDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/19/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As colder air continues to move into our downstate area today, we’ll stay dry and some sunshine and clouds mixed up. However, an approaching low pressure system tracking towards […]
JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DECEMBER 2024 MEETING
The Jasper County School Board held its regular monthly meeting in Newton on December 16. Key actions taken included: In personnel matters, the Board approved the following hires: The next […]
CHANGES TO ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU POLICY
(BLOOMINGTON) New changes to Illinois Farm Bureau policy encompasses a wide range of legislative priorities, covering topics such as wildlife management, apiculture, & farmland ownership. During last week’s annual meeting, […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/17/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding job seekers and employers that effective January 1st, 2025, all job postings made by employers with 15 or more workers will need […]
TUESDAY WEATHER DISCUSSION (12/17/2024)
(OLNEY/NEWTON) As a strong low pressure system in the Northern Plains approaches our downstate area from the west, we’ll have another somewhat mild weather day with plenty of sunshine on […]
‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’ THIS WEEKEND
(NEWTON) The Christmas Lights in the Park in Newton continue to be lit up each weekend now through January 4th, 2025, in Peterson Park. With dozens of displays set up […]
NEWTON CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2024 MEETING RECAP
The Newton City Council held a meeting earlier this month where several important decisions were made. The Council approved the annual Tax Levy as presented and authorized a one-year contract […]
RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD DECEMBER MEETING RECAP
The Richland County Board held its regular December meeting in Olney last night. During the reorganization portion of the meeting, the Board selected Travis Paddock as Chairman and Morgan Henton […]
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL YEILD CONTEST WINNERS
(BLOOMINGTON) The past growing season turned out a little better than expected for many corn growers in Illinois and it showed in the final results of the National Corn Growers […]
ILLINOIS STATE NEWS BRIEF (12/13/2024)
(SPRINGFIELD) Illinois’ pension situation is getting worse to no one’s surprise. The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability reports the total unfunded liability is now at 46% with a taxpayer […]