Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - Look out for the summer sun, heat and humidity this weekend. With the forecast of temperatures in the 90's and an afternoon heat indices that will bump up against the century mark, the Ame...

(Undated) - If you've traveled through the area recently, you've no doubt come across some dedicated bike riders. The riders are part of the "Race Across America." According to event organizers, for 4...

(Undated) - This time of year brings the need to get out and mow the yard. Authorities are again reminding everyone to keep the clippings off the roads. Not only is it illegal, but it is also potentia...

(Undated) -- Today is "Juneteenth," a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General, Gordon Granger, issued General Order No. 3 in Galve...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is confirming that West Nile Virus has been found in mosquito samples in 17 counties this year in Illinois. To date, no human cases of the virus h...

(Undated) -- Perry Graves was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a June 9th Crawford County court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, says Graves was sentenced to four years o...

(Undated) -- During a court appearance on Monday, Levi Smothers was sentenced to time in the Illinois Department of Corrections. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Smothers wa...

(Undated) -- Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, is reporting the sentencing of Logan Stanfield. During a Monday Crawford County court appearance, Stanfield was sentenced to three years in ...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is continuing to accept applications for a part-time 911 dispatcher. Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, says dispatchers have regular schedules e...

(Undated) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will once again open their doors for "Walk-In Wednesdays" in July. To learn more about "Walk-In Wednesdays", visit iecc.edu/walkinwednesdays.