(Undated) -- The first real blast of summer heat is forecast for tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, a "Heat Advisory" will go into effect tomorrow at noon and will remain in effect through 7 p.m. Tuesday. They say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illness. The public is remin...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 School Board will meet this evening. On the agenda in "Action Items," the board will approve a Risk Management Plan, 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, the Health Services contract with the Crawford County Health Department, a Head Start agreement, various insurance renewals, the amen...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong and the Oblong Chamber of Commerce will hold the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the South Range Street Mini Park tomorrow. Oblong Chamber of Commerce Representative, Angie Catt, says this has been a "community project." Catt says the events begin tomorrow mornin...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a trio of recent drug-related arrests. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, on Tuesday, following the investigation of a "suspicious vehicle" at Walmart, officers arrested Carmen Scott of West York. Scott was charged with Unlawful Possessi...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to climb higher as oil prices increase. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.19 a gallon, seven cents higher than last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.43 a gallon, a penny high...