Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Fall From a Week Ago
(Undated) -- Gas prices are down from a week ago. According to GasBuddy.com, last Monday's national average was $3.22 a gallon. This morning they are hovering around $3.14 a gallon. Here in Illinois, ...
Tony Collins Apr 14, 2025

Below Freezing Temperatures are Forecast for Overnight
(Undated) -- Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing overnight tonight. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, low temperatures will fall to ne...
Tony Collins Apr 11, 2025

Annual Daffodil Festival Features More Than 130 Vendors
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Chamber of Commerce invites the public to tomorrow's "Daffodil Festival." Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, and Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, say they are excited fo...
Tony Collins Apr 11, 2025

Gas Prices Fall from a Week Ago Average
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is about seven cents lower today than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.2...
Tony Collins Apr 11, 2025

NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Princeton, Indiana
(Princeton, IN) -- Clean-up and recovery continue following a tornado touchdown in Princeton, Indiana, yesterday. The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 105 mile...
Tony Collins Apr 11, 2025

Think Safety First When Using Your UTV or ATV
(Undated) -- Warmer weather means an increase in the use of UTVs and ATVs, and authorities are reminding the public to stay safe. UTV and ATV manufacturer Polaris reminds riders and operators that saf...
Tony Collins Apr 11, 2025

BBB Warns AI and Dark Web are Boosting ID Theft
(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about the changing landscape of ID Theft. The BBB says more than sixteen thousand instances of information and identity theft were reported...
Tony Collins Apr 11, 2025

Showers and Thunderstorms Expected Today and Tonight
(Undated) -- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for today. The National Weather Service says scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected, mainly during the afternoon and ev...
Tony Collins Apr 10, 2025

Calmer Weather is Forecast for the End of the Month
(Undated) -- Following a very active pattern, we could be in for a stretch of calm weather. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says that after the current front moves through, we can expec...
Tony Collins Apr 10, 2025

Robinson Set to Host Swearing In Following April 1st Election
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson will hold a Swearing in Ceremony following the April 1st Consolidated Election. During the ceremony, Mike Shimer will be sworn in as Mayor, Britney Walton as City Cl...
Tony Collins Apr 10, 2025