Category Archives: Local News

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(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, ...

(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...

(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...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 School Board meets tonight. In "Old Business," the board will hear reports from the Committees and the Academic Foundation. In "New Business," they are set to approve bid...

(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, Miranda Fisher was arrested yesterday on Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Davi...

(Mattoon) -- The "Do Not Use" order in Mattoon is likely to continue into the weekend. Mattoon residents are being reminded that the City water is not safe to drink. Per an alert sent to Mattoon resid...