Category Archives: Local News

Hutsonville School Board Meets Tonight
Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 School Board meets tonight. On the agenda, they are set to hear reports, approve the ERBA Head Start Agreement, talk about the "Back to School Bash," which is se...
Tony Collins Jul 21, 2025

Unit 3 Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets tonight and they have a relatively light agenda. They are set to approve the Representative for IASB Delegate Assembly, Grade School and High School Han...
Tony Collins Jul 21, 2025

Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- Gas prices fell over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.10 a gallon, down a nickel from Friday. The statewide average here in I...
Tony Collins Jul 21, 2025

Authorities are Looking for Missing Hutsonville Man
(Undated) -- Crawford County authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Hutsonville man. The CCSO was notified recently that Leslie Johnson has been reported missing from The H...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2025

LTC Graduate Wins International Awards
(Undated) -- A 2025 Lincoln Trail College graduate is gaining international recognition for his powerful and faith-inspired compositions. According to LTC Coordinator of Marketing & Public Informa...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2025

Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Alexis Brough was booked into the County Jail on an Out of County Warrant. Also ta...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2025

Gas Prices Slip Lower
(Undated) -- Gas prices are slightly lower than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.15 a gallon, down two cents from a week ago. Here in Illin...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2025

Red Skelton Comedy Convention Returns This Weekend
(Vincennes, IN) -- The annual Red Skelton Comedy Convention begins today in Vincennes, Indiana. As in previous years, Red Skelton's widow, Lothian Skelton, is in Vincennes as part of the festivities, ...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2025

Stormy and Hot Weather Continues for the Area
(Undated) -- The "active weather pattern" that has been a part of our forecast looks to continue. The National Weather Service says locally heavy rain is possible and storms are could redevelop this a...
Tony Collins Jul 17, 2025

CCSO and RPD Issue "Scam Warning"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office and the Robinson Police Department have issued a "Scam Warning." According to local law enforcement, they have been alerted to an increase in scam cal...
Tony Collins Jul 17, 2025