Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - The state's winter weather rule is now in effect. According to state officials, through March 31st, utilities are banned from disconnecting eligible customers who use electricity or gas as...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding the public to prepare for the coming respiratory virus season by getting the recommended flu and COVID-19 shots. Health officials exp...

(Undated) - It's that time of year again, time to prepare for winter travel. Authorities say if you haven't already, now is the time to put together your "Winter Driving Survival Kit." According to th...

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson will be celebrating the Christmas season this weekend with the 2nd Annual Home for the Holidays Festival. This year's event will be a three-day festival beginning thi...

(Undated) -- Santa and all of his friends will be making their way through the area this weekend. Indiana Rail Road's "Santa Train" will make stops in Newton, Oblong, and Palestine before wrapping up ...

(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped lower over the Thanksgiving weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.01 a ga...

(Undated) - Today is "Cyber Monday," the day for finding deals online. According to the National Retail Federation's Cyber Monday Expectations Survey conducted by Prosper Insights and Analytics, one-h...

(Undated) -- December is "Seasonal Depression Awareness Month." Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. According to mental health experts, around five pe...

(Undated) - Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, says it remains difficult to predict what kind of December is in store for the area. Ford says while the forecast gets a little clearer for Januar...

(Undated) - As you gear up for the savings today on "Black Friday," don't forget "Small Business Saturday." Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, is reminding the public to shop locally....