Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Fell Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen since Friday. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.12 per gallon, five cents lower than Friday. Here in I...
Tony Collins Jul 14, 2025

Forecast Includes High Temperatures and Severe Weather
(Undated) -- This weekend looks to bring a mix of high temperatures and severe weather. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a seventy-pe...
Tony Collins Jul 11, 2025

Gas Prices Have Ticked Higher Since Monday
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has seen a jump since Monday. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.17 per gallon, eight cents higher than it was at ...
Tony Collins Jul 11, 2025

BBB Issues Texas Flood Warning
(Undated) -- Before you donate to help those affected by the recent floods in Texas, the BBB says it's important to take the time to see if the plea for help is legitimate. Better Business Bureau Inve...
Tony Collins Jul 11, 2025

Coles County Health Department Issues Water Warning
(Mattoon, IL) -- Mattoon residents are being warned not to drink the city's water. An "unsafe water alert" has been issued for the entire City of Mattoon due to a "harmful algal bloom neurological tox...
Tony Collins Jul 11, 2025

State Farm Set to Raise Homeowners Insurance Rates
(Undated) -- Homeowners statewide who use State Farm are going to see their bills go up. The Bloomington-based insurance provider is planning a large insurance rate hike for Illinois homeowners. On th...
Tony Collins Jul 11, 2025

"Hazardous Weather Outlook" Says Severe Weather Remains Possible
(Undated) -- The National Weather Service continues to warn about the possibility of severe weather. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, thunderstorm...
Tony Collins Jul 10, 2025

CCEMA Reminds Everyone to "Stay Weather Aware"
(Undated) -- Storm season continues and the Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public of the importance of staying "weather aware." They emphasize how important it is to have...
Tony Collins Jul 10, 2025

County Board to Vote on Support for "Private Property Rights" Tonight
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. On the "Consent Agenda," the Board will discuss and possibly approve the re-appointment of Cris Harris to ...
Tony Collins Jul 10, 2025

Two New Names Were Added to the Jail Roster Yesterday
(Undated) -- A pair of names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, William Cox was booked into the county jail on a charge of Resisting a Peace Off...
Tony Collins Jul 10, 2025