Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- The current national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is just a penny higher than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.20 ...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is again warning the public to be on the lookout for "road buckling." According to IDOT Public Information Officer, Paul Wappel, these buckling r...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board will hold a "Special Board Meeting" this afternoon. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and approve health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance ...

(Undated) -- The City of Robinson has announced the plans for this year's Fourth of July celebration at the Robinson City Park. That was City of Robinson Communications Director, Karnell Fiscus. To le...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. According to RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, the safety campai...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce has announced a new addition to the annual "City-Wide Garage Sales." That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the annua...

(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about the dangers of hiring a moving company. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says among the complaints are "day-of-move price increases." B...

(Palestine) -- If you have questions for State Senator, Chapin Rose, you're in luck. The Senator for the 51st District, which includes Crawford County, will hold traveling office hours tomorrow in Pal...

(Undated) -- The United Way of Crawford County has announced its upcoming "Days of Caring." According to the United Way, the Annual Days of Caring will include projects in Oblong, Hutsonville, Robinso...

(Undated) -- Hot and humid weather continues and authorities are reminding you to never leave a child in a vehicle. Over the past 25 years, more than one thousand children have died of heatstroke beca...