(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...

(Undated) -- The 2025 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games take place this weekend. The three-day event features a variety of competitions across the twin cities, ranging from swimming, Gymnastics, and Powerlifting. Special Olympics Illinois President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Beale-DelVecchio, says the even...

(Undated) -- The current forecast is calling for the first heat wave of the summer. DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says much of Illinois can expect 90-degree temperatures Saturday through Monday with heat index readings into the triple digits. Baranick says if you plan to be outside at all this weekend, it is goi...

(Undated) - Look out for the summer sun, heat and humidity this weekend. With the forecast of temperatures in the 90's and an afternoon heat indices that will bump up against the century mark, the American Red Cross reminds you of some basic summer safety tips. Stay inside during the hottest parts of the day. Drink ple...

(Undated) - If you've traveled through the area recently, you've no doubt come across some dedicated bike riders. The riders are part of the "Race Across America." According to event organizers, for 43 years, "Race Across America" (RAAM) has been challenging ultra cyclists from around the globe to p...

(Undated) - This time of year brings the need to get out and mow the yard. Authorities are again reminding everyone to keep the clippings off the roads. Not only is it illegal, but it is also potentially dangerous to those on a motorcycle. The addition of debris on the road can cause loss of traction and control for a ...

(Undated) -- Today is "Juneteenth," a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General, Gordon Granger, issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming that enslaved African Americans in that area were free. This was more than two years ...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is confirming that West Nile Virus has been found in mosquito samples in 17 counties this year in Illinois. To date, no human cases of the virus have been reported in the state. According to the IDPH, the largest concentration is in Cook and DuPage counties. They sa...

(Undated) -- Perry Graves was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a June 9th Crawford County court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, says Graves was sentenced to four years on a Class 4 Felony charge of Violation of an Order of Protection to run concurrent with a four-year sentence on a Class ...

(Undated) -- During a court appearance on Monday, Levi Smothers was sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Smothers was sentenced to five years in the IDOC on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. The Crawford...

(Undated) -- Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, is reporting the sentencing of Logan Stanfield. During a Monday Crawford County court appearance, Stanfield was sentenced to three years in the IDOC on a Class 3 Felony charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine to run consecutively to a five year senten...