Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Lawmakers Move Forward with Homeschooling Bill
(Undated) -- Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a controversial bill that would place regulations on homeschooling. Hundreds of opponents to the measure rallied at the State Capitol building y...
Tony Collins Mar 20, 2025

Windy Weather is Back in the Forecast
(Undated) -- We could be in for another wet and windy day across the area. The National Weather Service has issued a "Wind Advisory." They warn that south winds of 20 to 25 mph will be common with gus...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2025

Village of Oblong to Hold Special Board Meeting Tonight
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board will hold a special meeting tonight. They are set to discuss the need for an Administrative Assistant and the process of creating the position. The Village Board w...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2025

Robinson Continues to Look at Grocery Store Project
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson continues to look at bringing a grocery store to the west side of town. However, Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says the grocery store is going to be a "long-term proj...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2025

Village of Oblong Spring Clean Up Begins Soon
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong "Spring Cleanup" begins in a couple of weeks. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, on Tuesday, April 15th, Republic Services will hold its Spring Cleanup. This ...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2025

Spring Clean Up in Robinson is Coming Up
(Robinson) -- Robinson residents will have a chance to get rid of some extra trash soon. The City of Robinson "Spring Clean Up" is set for April 28th to May 20th. Republic "Spring Clean Up" will run f...
Tony Collins Mar 19, 2025

Be on the Lookout for Road Work
(Undated) -- Those traveling on Route 33 between Robinson and Oblong are being reminded to slow down and look out for workers. Ambraw Asphalt crews are working on a resurfacing project. According to o...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2025

Robinson Library to Host a "Shred Day"
(Undated) -- If you have documents you'd like to dispose of safely, you're in luck. The Robinson Public Library will hold a "Shred Day" this Friday from 9 a.m. to Noon. If you have bank statements, ca...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2025

Daffodil Festival Vendor Count Continues to Grow
(Robinson) -- The vendor count for the upcoming Daffodil Festival continues to grow. According to the Robinson Chamber of Commerce, more than one hundred seventeen vendors have signed up for the April...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2025

CMH Announces "Check the Plumbing: Tips for Healthy Urology" Workshop
(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital will be hosting an upcoming "Wellness Workshop." The second of the "Lunch & Learn" workshops will be held on March 27th at Quail Creek Country Club and will ...
Tony Collins Mar 18, 2025