Category Archives: Local News
Oblong Chamber Announce Food Truck Battle Winners
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners in Saturday's 3rd Annual Food Truck Battle. The "Best Drink" award went to The Boiler House, "Best Main Course" went to Kickin' BBQ...
May 12, 2025
"Start Seeing Motorcycles" Campaign Continues in Illinois
(Undated) -- Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is reminding the public to "Look Twice Save a Life." Rutan says the "Start Seeing Motorcycles" campaign in Illinois, initiated by the Illinois Departm...
May 12, 2025
Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of gas has fallen since Friday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.08 a gallon, four cents lower than the ...
May 12, 2025
BBB Issues "Real ID" Warning
(Undated) -- The Real ID deadline is here, and the Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be on the lookout for scammers. Effective last week, those looking to fly domestically are required t...
May 12, 2025
Funeral Services Have Been Set for Former WTYE Owner
(Undated) -- Funeral services have been set for former WTYE owner and namesake, Jerry Tye. A time of visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, at the Goodwine Funeral Home in...
May 09, 2025
Oblong Will Be a Busy Place Tomorrow
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is putting the finishing touches on the 3rd Annual Food Truck Battle set for tomorrow in Oblong. Chamber Representative, Angie Catt, says this event has grow...
May 09, 2025
IECC Chancellor Asking the Public to Contact Their Lawmakers
(Undated) -- IECC Chancellor, Dr. Ryan Gower, is asking the public to contact state lawmakers and show their support for the Community College Baccalaureate legislation. The new program would allow co...
May 09, 2025
Robinson Chamber and LTC Team Up for Social Media Workshop Series
(Robinson) -- Robinson Chamber of Commerce members and non-members are invited to take part in an upcoming social media workshop. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, invites members to "unlock ...
May 09, 2025
CCHD Hosting Car Seat Safety Check
(Undated) - Make sure your child's car seat is installed correctly during a "Car Seat Safety Check" next week. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, four out of five car sea...
May 09, 2025
National Average Largely Unchanged
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains largely unchanged. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is hovering around $3.12, down...
May 09, 2025