Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) - The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets tonight and they have a light agenda. In "New Business," the board is set to hear the first reading of and consider policy updates. They will also get an u...

(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets this evening and they have a handful of items on the agenda. During the meeting, the Superintendent will present the estimated tax levy. In "Action Items...

(Undated) - Candidates seeking office in the consolidated election have until the end of the day today to file their nominating petitions. The election will feature races for mayor, trustee or alderma...

(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to slip lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.03 a gallon, a nickel lower...

(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next month for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clini...

(Undated) -- It's been a mild fall, but a hard freeze is arriving later this month. According to Freeze-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, by Thanksgiving, we can finally expect to see some "norm...

(Undated) - Lawrence/Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens is looking for new employment opportunities. According to LCAEC Production Manager, Matt Lingle, as the organization grows, so too do...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong has begun leaf pick up. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, reminds Village residents that Oblong Public Works employees will be picking up leaves for the next few weeks for...

(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen a penny. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.08 a gallon, down a cent from la...

(Undated) - The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning ahead of the holiday season. However, this one isn't for shoppers but rather workers. Retailers and shippers across the nation will be hirin...