Category Archives: Local News

GasBuddy Releases 2024 Thanksgiving Travel Survey
(Undated) -- Americans are eager to get back on the road and visit loved ones this Thanksgiving. According to GasBuddy's 2024 Thanksgiving Travel Survey, 72% of Americans plan to take a road trip over...
Tony Collins Nov 20, 2024

IDNR Issues Tree Stand Safety Reminder Following Death in Wayne County
(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to keep safety in mind when using tree stands as firearm deer season is set to begin. The IDNR urges hunters to use safet...
Tony Collins Nov 20, 2024

NFPA Offers Home Heating Safety Tips
(Undated) - The forecast is calling for falling temperatures and fire departments statewide are reminding the public to stay safe when heating their home. According to the National Fire Protection Ass...
Tony Collins Nov 20, 2024

Schulte Sentenced to Four Years in IDOC
(Undated) - Hiley Schulte has been sentenced to time in the IDOC as a result of her connection to the death of Ryan Waggoner. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, during a Novem...
Tony Collins Nov 19, 2024 05-29-24 Hiley Schulte- DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - FAILURE TO WEAR PROPERLY ADJUSTED BELT - ILL TRANS OF ALCOHOL - DRIVER - POSS OF ADULT CANNABIS IN MOTOR VEHICLE

Robinson Release Santa's Kringle Korner Schedule
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson has announced the dates and times for Santa's visit to "Kringle Korner." The "Jolly Ole Elf" will be at Kringle Korner on December 8th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Decembe...
Tony Collins Nov 19, 2024

Republic Raises Curbside Recycle Rates
(Robinson) - Republic Service customers in Robinson are being alerted to a price increase. According to the City of Robinson, starting January 1st Republic Services will be increasing the monthly recy...
Tony Collins Nov 19, 2024

Gas Prices See Little Meaningful Change
(Undated) - The national average has seen "little meaningful change" in the last week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, several states saw gas prices jump or "cycle" ...
Tony Collins Nov 19, 2024

IDOT Reminds Driver to Look Out for Deer
(Undated) - Drivers are being reminded to be extra alert behind the wheel this time of year as deer are on the move. That was Illinois Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Paul Wap...
Tony Collins Nov 19, 2024

If You're "In a Slump" it Could be SAD
(Undated) - If you find yourself "in a slump" during the winter season, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. According to the American Psychiatric Association, five ...
Tony Collins Nov 19, 2024

Wet and Windy Weather Set to Bring Much Colder Tempratures
(Undated) - Wet and windy weather is forecast for today and tonight and colder conditions are expected to arrive this week. According to the current "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weath...
Tony Collins Nov 18, 2024