(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board meets today. On the agenda in "New Business," they are set to hear from Melvin Henry and Denny Snow. In other business, the Palestine Board will discuss and approve the Annual Appropriation, passing of the new "code book," the Matteson Building lease sale, ...

(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson will be celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow. City of Robinson Communications Director, Karnell Fiscus, says they will have free bounce houses for the kids starting at 4 p.m. Beginning at 5 p.m. will be an "old-fashioned cookout" with hot dogs and drinks. She says at 7 p.m. ...

(Undated) -- For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family. However, the ASPCA is reminding pet owners to look out for their furry friends. They say if your pet has a fear or aversion to loud noises, something as simple as turning on some soft music and movin...

(Undated) -- Drivers hitting the road for the holiday weekend can expect lower gas prices. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.15 a gallon. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.43 a gallon. Across the Wabash in Indiana, drivers are paying an average of $3.17 a gall...

(Undated) -- Drivers are urged to be safe on the roadways during the holiday weekend. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement say there will be zero tolerance for those driving impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs. IDOT says from July 3rd through July 7th las...