Category Archives: Local News

Gas Prices Fell Over the Weekend
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped lower over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.08 a gallon, down si...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

LTC Wants to See Your Best Vampire Inspired Costume
(Robinson) -- To celebrate the opening night of Dracula, the Arts at Lincoln Trail College invite theatergoers to participate in a thrilling vampire-themed costume contest. Attendees are encouraged to...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

Stay Safe While Trick or Treating
(Undated) - Authorities are reminding kids and parents of some simple things to keep in mind to stay safe while Trick or Treating. The little ghouls and goblins are reminded to stay off the roadway un...
Tony Collins Oct 28, 2024

Fall Follies Brings More than 60 Vendors to Oblong
(Oblong) - One of the marquee events of the year is tomorrow in Oblong. The "Spooktacular Fall Follies" get underway at 8 a.m. with a 5k. If running isn't your thing, there will also be a biscuit and ...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2024

National Average Remains Unchanged
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains largely unchanged from Monday. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.14 a gallon. ...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2024

Keep Halloween Candy Away From Pets
(Undated) - Halloween can be a dangerous time for pets. Pet Poison Helpline Assistant Director, Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, says during the week of Halloween, calls to the veterinarians at the "Pet Poison ...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2024

Drive Sober During Halloween Fun
(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement are reminding motorists to stay safe this Halloween season. The key messages are simple "Dr...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2024

Needed Rain is in the Forecast
(Undated) - We could see some much-needed rain overnight tonight. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight....
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2024

Oblong Announces Weekend Road Closings
(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding the public of some weekend street closings. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, beginning tomorrow at 4 p.m. South Range Street from the 4-Way stop...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2024

City of Robinson Working on 'Pride Corner" Update
(Undated) - If you've been by Robinson's "Pride Corner" in the last couple of days, you've no doubt seen some working going on. That was Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer and he says the new "Pride Corner" ...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2024