Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Hundreds of Illinois residents may have had their information stolen in a recent data breach after a hacker accessed the email of an Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services ...

(Undated) - 'Tis the season for door-to-door solicitors and local authorities are reminding the public that anyone coming to your door to solicit must have verification. Oblong Police Chief, Colton Wi...

(Undated) - Another sure sign of summer is the Kiwanis Fish Fry and it is coming up this afternoon. The 44th annual Kiwanis Fish Fry will begin at 4:30 pm at Robinson City Park. Tickets are $8 in adva...

(Updated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is asking for the public's help. If you have signed up for "HyperReach," they want to hear from you. CCHD Public Health Administrator, Mikayla Maynar...

(Undated) -- Property tax bills are in the mail. According to Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, tax bills went out Wednesday. She says the first installment of 2024 Real Estate taxes, payable...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is trending higher. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.17 per gallon, a nickel higher ...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board meets this afternoon, and they have a trio of items on the agenda. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and approve the 2025-2026 General Fund and Sewe...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the public about a chance to get rid of some unwanted electronics and appliances this weekend. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says that on Saturday, the V...

(Undated) -- Storm season continues, and the Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public of the importance of staying "weather aware." They emphasize how important it is to hav...

(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next week for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic...