Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) - If your little one hasn't had a chance to talk to Santa yet, you'll have another opportunity this weekend. He will be at "Kringle Korner" on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. He will also be ...

(Undated) - Authorities across the state are reminding drivers as they head "over the river and through the woods" during the holidays, to stay safe. Authorities say motor vehicle crashes are a leadin...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Board meets this evening and they have several items on the agenda. In "New Business," the board is set to discuss and possibly approve a resolution allocating ARPA fun...

(Undated) - Crawford Memorial Hospital is introducing its new Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Megan Joergens. According to CMH, she offers therapy and counseling for people of all ages, including chi...

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

(Undated) -- December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Experts are offering some tips to help keep your little ones safe. First and foremost steer clear of toys with small parts or choking hazar...

(Undated) - New rules look to crack down on "overdraft fees." According to a recent report out of Washington, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is moving to close a loophole it says allowed big...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week that the smell of "raw cannabis" in a vehicle provides police with probable cause for a search of the vehicle. The ruling comes months after the...

(Undated) -- Illinois was ranked among the top states in the nation last year for vehicle thefts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2023 Illinois was ranked in the to...

(Undated) - A mixed bag of precipitation is in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, scattered flurries and snow showers are forecast for today with a high near 37. They say winds c...