(Robinson) -- The investigation into the cause and origin of a fatal Saturday afternoon fire continues. According to Robinson Fire Protection District Chief, Riley Pearce, at approximately 12:07 p.m. Saturday, crews responded to a reported fire in the 1600 block of South Pickford. He says that during a search, crews lo...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "Old Business," the board will discuss the tentative tax levy and review the Fiscal Year 2026 fund balance. In "New Business," they will set May 16th for the Robinson High School graduation ceremony at 3 p.m., consider the RHS Band tri...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board has a handful of items on its agenda. In "Old Business," they will review committee reports, the Academic Foundation report, and discuss and approve substitute teachers, aides, bus drivers, cooks, and custodians. In "New Business," the Unit 4 Board is set to discu...

(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board meets this evening. On the agenda, in "New Business," they are set to release and authorize the destruction of Closed Session Minutes, approve the 2025 Unit 1 Tentative Tax Levy, set graduation dates, and discuss and consider approval of participation in an Illino...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets this evening. On the agenda, the board will hear the Superintendent's report regarding the estimated tax levy. During a "Closed Session" the board will discuss employment of a substitute cook and 5th and 6th Grade Boys Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach. In &q...

(Undated) -- Gas prices fell lower over the weekend. According to this morning's GasBuddy.com numbers, the national average is $3.05, down four cents from Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.21 a gallon, down four cents from Friday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, drivers are paying an average of $3.02 ...

(Robinson) -- Multiple departments responded to the scene of a fatal Saturday afternoon fire in Robinson. According to Robinson Fire Protection District Chief, Riley Pearce, at approximately 12:07 p.m., Crawford County dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a house fire at the 1600 block of South Pickford St...

(Undated) -- Sunshine and warm weather is forecast for the weekend. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service says sunshine and highs in the seventies will stick around today and tomorrow. Daytime highs will fall back into the low fifties for the start of the week. Rain is likely to return Monday evening an...

(Undated) -- As the holiday shopping season begins to ramp up, the Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding everyone to "Shop Local." That was Lisa Schaefer, Executive Director of the Robinson Chamber. Schaefer says that shopping local is important to ensure our local communities thrive and continue to grow....

(Undated) -- SNAP recipients in Illinois will be receiving their full benefit amounts for November. The Illinois Department of Human Services is restoring the benefits now that the federal government shutdown has ended. According to the IDHS, they anticipate that the remaining benefit payments will be made over the com...

(Undated) -- If you are living "paycheck to paycheck," you are not alone. According to recent analysis from Bank of America, nearly a quarter of American households are living paycheck to paycheck. It found that slow wage growth has contributed to an increase in households with limited savings, and lower-inco...

(Undated) -- Gas prices have climbed over the week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.09, up four cents from Monday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.25 a gallon, down a penny from Monday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, drivers are paying an average of $3.09 a...

(Undated) - For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. The National Fire Protection Agency says keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic t...

(Undated) -- After lows in the 20s in many parts of Illinois last weekend, high temperatures will look to climb back into the 60s and 70s this weekend. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto says, despite the initial forecast calling for rain this weekend, it now appears the weekend will be "just delightful...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets this evening. On the "Consent Agenda," they are set to discuss and re-appoint Kayla Blank, Guy Rumler, and Kim Wade-Decker to the Crawford County Health Board. They will also discuss and possibly approve a Letter of Agreement with Bellwether LLC and the gaming lice...