Category Archives: Local News

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding residents that if they live inside the Village limits and are doing lawn cleanup, Oblong Public Works can help. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder,...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of gas has jumped six cents since Monday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is hovering around $3.12 a gallon. ...

(Undated) -- While the threat of severe weather appears to be low, daily chances for thunderstorms will be in place through early next week. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from th...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is saying goodbye to a pair of longtime and decorated law enforcement officers. Both Chad Weaver and Dave Mullins are retiring after twenty-four years each...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets this evening. On the "Consent Agenda," the board will take care of a trio of appointments to the Crawford County Forest Preserve Oversight Committee. In "O...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Meeting" this afternoon. On the agenda is the discussion and approval of leasing lots on West Porter Street to the AmVets and amending t...

(Palestine) -- Tickets are now on sale for one of the biggest events in Crawford County. The Palestine Chamber of Commerce has announced that 2025 rodeo tickets are now on sale. The Chamber says the P...

(Undated) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will once again open its doors for "Walk-In Wednesdays." According to IECC Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, "Walk-in Wednesdays" ...

(Undated) -- The best thing you could get Dad for Father's Day this weekend might be an umbrella. According to the National Weather Service, a wet and rainy weekend is expected. The forecast is callin...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is looking for a new officer. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, the department is currently accepting applications for the position of ...