Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "Old Business, they will consider and approve the amended Fiscal Year 2025 budget. In "New Business," ...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 School Board will meet tonight for its regular monthly meeting. In "Old Business," the board will hear reports from various committees, the Academic Foundation, a Summer ...

(Undated) -- Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent bombing in Iran, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has slipped lower. According to this morning's number...

(Undated) -- The first real blast of summer heat is forecast for tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, a "Heat Advisory" will go into effect tomorrow at noon and will remain in effect t...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 School Board will meet this evening. On the agenda in "Action Items," the board will approve a Risk Management Plan, 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, the Health Services con...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong and the Oblong Chamber of Commerce will hold the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the South Range Street Mini Park tomorrow. Oblong Chamber of Commerce Re...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a trio of recent drug-related arrests. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, on Tuesday, following the investigation of a "suspici...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to climb higher as oil prices increase. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.1...

(Undated) -- The 2025 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games take place this weekend. The three-day event features a variety of competitions across the twin cities, ranging from swimming, Gymnastics, ...

(Undated) -- The current forecast is calling for the first heat wave of the summer. DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says much of Illinois can expect 90-degree temperatures Saturday through Monday...