Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded may not have fallen as low as forecasted ahead of Memorial Day, but it was still some of the lowest prices in years. According to Gas...

(Undated) -- Corn planting statewide remains behind the five-year average. According to the USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report released last week, corn planted reached 82 percent, compar...

(Crawford Co.) -- The Crawford County Health Department (CCHD) announced they will be hosting an American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR class on Monday, June 2, at 1:00 p.m. This training opportuni...

(Springfield) -- Illinois lawmakers are debating separate bills designed to overhaul public transit in the state and cover a large budget deficit next year. Proposed ways to boost revenue include new ...

(Undated) -- Saturday and Sunday will bring plenty of sunshine, highs in the upper 70s, and cooler nights in the low to upper 50s. Light winds will make for pleasant weekend conditions. Warmer weather...

(Springfield) -- The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases next Monday. For one day only, all in-person buyers will receive one free adult admission ticket for every conc...

(Updated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up 2 cents compared to Memorial Day. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.15 a gallon...

(Crawford Co.) -- Willie J. Moore, a veteran diagnosed with dementia who was recently reported missing from Heritage in Hutsonville, has been found safe a few counties away, authorities confirmed Thur...

(Crawford Co.) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is hiring a part-time Deputy Sheriff. Law enforcement academy is preferred, but not required to apply. If selected, academy attendance and a powe...

(Crawford Co.) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is hiring full-time correctional/security officers to perform jail and court security duties. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years...