Category Archives: Local News

Register Now for Summer and Fall at LTC
(Undated) -- The time is now to register for Summer and Fall classes at Lincoln Trail College. LTC Coordinator of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, says it's easy to get started. To learn mor...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

Illinois Unemployment Rate Remains Stable
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' unemployment rate is stable. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state's jobless rate was unchanged at four-point-nine-percent in January. Non-farm p...
Tony Collins Mar 13, 2025

OHS FBLA to Host Candidates Forum
(Oblong) -- The Oblong High School's Future Business Leaders of America will host an upcoming Candidates Forum. In the upcoming Consolidated election, the Village of Oblong has two candidates for Mayo...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

City of Robinson Hiring Summer Help for the Street Department
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson is now hiring. The City of Robinson is seeking individuals for summer help for the Street Department. Applications may be obtained at Robinson City Hall, 300 S. Linc...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

Get Your Tickets for "Margaritas and Masterpieces"
(Undated) -- Time is running out to get your tickets for the CMH Foundation's next big fundraiser. Tickets are on sale now for "Margaritas and Masterpieces." Tickets are $50 and can be purchased onlin...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

BBB Says "Just Don't Respond" to Text Scams
(Undated) -- Just "do not respond." That's the message from the Better Business Bureau when it comes to texts from the "Illinois Tollway." We've likely all received at least one. The text claims to be...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

ISP Set to Host All-Women Recruitment Event
(Undated) -- The Illinois State Police is hosting its first ever all-women recruitment event. According to the ISP, they are committed to increasing the number of women at ISP. They are participating ...
Tony Collins Mar 12, 2025

Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets tonight for its regular monthly meeting. On the agenda in "Old Business," they will review an ordinance to amend the Robinson Development Code Ordinance. ...
Tony Collins Mar 11, 2025

RPD Chief Chad Weaver to Retire in June
(Robinson) -- During tonight's Robinson City Council meeting, they are set to accept the resignation of Robinson Police Chief, Chad Weaver. Weaver has been a part of the Robinson Police Department sin...
Tony Collins Mar 11, 2025

One New Name Added to the Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Just one new name was added to the Crawford County jail roster yesterday. According to jail records, thirty-five year old Brittany Farmer was booked into the county jail on a charge of Vi...
Tony Collins Mar 11, 2025