Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) -- Last Friday, a new Pride Corner sign was unveiled at the intersection of Main and Jackson Street in Robinson. The installation was made possible through the support of local donors, with...

(Springfield) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker is renewing efforts to allow Illinois community colleges to offer four-year degrees in select fields like nursing, cybersecurity, and early childhood education....

(Undated) -- Residents can expect a mix of cloudy skies, light showers, and mild temperatures over the next few days before enjoying a stretch of clear, sunny weather heading into the weekend and earl...

(Oblong) -- Crawford County Deputies responded to a car and deer accident near Firebaugh Street in Oblong on May 25th at approximately 3 a.m. Corinne Decker of Olney was driving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ whe...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council is set to meet this evening. In "Old Business," they will discuss regulating solar farms and wind energy conversion systems. In "New Business," Mayer Shimer wil...

(Cumberland Co.) -- Authorities are investigating a deadly multi-vehicle accident that occurred in Cumberland County. Illinois State Police say the accident took place Tuesday on I-70, west of Greenup...

(Updated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is 6 cents cheaper than it was Friday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.13 a gallon....

(Springfield) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring black bear sightings in Illinois. A bear was spotted last Monday May 19th in St. Clair County. The animal was observed again...

(Undated) -- Memorial Day could be wet for parts of Illinois. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, another system appears to be targeting this area. However, its track remains uncertain. ...

(Undated) -- Pelican Cover opens tomorrow. Robinson Park and Recreation Superintendent, Tyson Murray, says the Parks Department is looking forward to another great season at Pelican Cove. He reminds t...