Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson and the Robinson Chamber of Commerce have simplified the process for vendors signing up for 2025 events. To learn more about the upcoming events or to get signed up a...

(Undated) - The Arts at Lincoln Trail College are gearing up for the Spring production of "Footloose." The cast has been announced and now they are looking for some "totally rad" 80s fashion. LTC Thea...

(Undated) - Gas prices continue to trend higher among market uncertainty. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.13 a gallon, seven cents higher than the beg...

(Undated) - This Valentine's Day you could give the ultimate gift, the gift of life. The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive in Oblong next Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Oblo...

(Undated) - The latest forecast has removed the threat of freezing rain for the weekend. However, DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says measurable snow may be in the picture for next week. Baranic...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board meets this evening for its regular monthly meeting. They are set to hear from Angie Catt with an update from the Oblong Chamber, review an ordinance "authorizing th...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Health Department is celebrating "American Heart Month." According to the National Institute of Health, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. "America...

(Undated) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges are proud to celebrate February as "Career and Technical Education Month." That was Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Director of Marketing and Commu...

(Undated) - It's "Tax Season" and the State of Illinois is reminding taxpayers to take advantage of tax credits. Governor, JB Pritzker, and the Illinois Department of Revenue are encouraging eligible ...

(Undated) - Following a Monday that saw a high near seventy degrees, freezing rain is in the forecast. National Weather Service Meteorologist, Mike McClure, says they are watching a pair of systems th...