Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is soliciting bid proposals for work at the County Jail. Contractors interested in repainting the interior of the Crawford County Jail, including ...

(Undated) -- Crawford Memorial Hospital is looking for the public's input. CMH is conducting a "Community Health Needs Assessment." CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel, says every 3 years CMH cond...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has increased, driven primarily by sharp gas price increases on the West Coast. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan,...

(Undated) -- Flu cases continue to rise across the state. According to the most recent numbers from the CDC, cases are at a "very high" level. They say it's part of a growing trend across the country,...

(Undated) -- Bitterly cold conditions remain in the forecast. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there will be a chance for accumulating snow today ...

(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board meets tonight, and they have a light agenda. In "New Business," they are set to review, amend, and approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar and hold a "Close...

(Undated) -- Crawford County Deputies arrested a Hutsonville man on burglary charges yesterday. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, around 9 a.m. Sunday morning, deputies arrested Juan V...

(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is now hiring. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the Village of Oblong is accepting resumes for "Oblong Public Works Superintendent" and "Oblong Public Works...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell three cents over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.12 a gallon. The...

(Undated) - Farmers statewide are being reminded this week is "Grain Bin Safety Week." The Illinois Department of Agriculture and the State Fire Marshal are encouraging Illinois farmers to review safe...