Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Another round of wet and stormy weather appears to be in our forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook," from the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms a...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this evening. On the agenda, they are set to officially accept the resignation of Board of Trustees, Brian Nethery and Leo Stol...

(Robinson) -- Robinson Chamber of Commerce members and non-members are invited to take part in an upcoming social media workshop. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, invites members to "unlock ...

(Undated) -- The American Red Cross continues to face one of its worst blood shortages in decades. They say blood and platelet donations for all blood types are needed. While just 7% of the U.S. popul...

(Undated) -- Corn planting continues to be behind the five-year average. According to the latest USDA Illinois Crop Progress and Condition Report, corn planted reached 54 percent, compared to the 5-ye...

(Undated) -- IDOT says they are working on potholes statewide. IDOT Public Information Officer, Paul Wappel, says last year, IDOT spent over 19 million dollars filling and repairing roads across the s...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening, and they have several items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they will approve an engagement letter to Thompson-Coburn Law Firm for develop...

(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital is highlighting its Oncology and Hematology services. CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, took to social media yesterday to announce that "Oncology/Hematol...

(Oblong) -- Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding village residents to "take a little time and be considerate." She reminds the public that Crawford County Solid Waste services a small recycling ...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign. This high-visibility seat belt enforcement initiative runs from Ma...