(Undated) -- Wet and windy weather looks to dominate our forecast for today. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms will continue into the early afternoon, gradually tapering off by evening. They say locally heavy rain and a few stronger storms...

(Robinson) -- The Girl Scouts invite the public to "Death by Chocolate." Event organizers say local chefs and bakers will compete for the title of "Top Chocolate Dessert," judged by a select panel. The public is invited to enjoy an "array of decadent chocolate treats," adult beverages, net...

(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College has announced a new "agriculture pathway," and they will be highlighting it during an upcoming event. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, "Ag Exploration Night" will serve as the official k...

(Undated) -- Another day, another jump in gas prices. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.60 a gallon, up a nickel from yesterday. A week ago, the national average was at $3.08 a gallon. Flashback to a month ago, and it was $2.92 a gallon. Drivers in California are feeling the most pain at the...

(Undated) -- If you have a "spring home improvement project" on the horizon, BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says look out for obvious "red flags." O'Brien says when hiring a contractor, you should ask for a list of local references and verify that the company or worker is licensed in the state. Addi...