Category Archives: Local News

Unit 3 Board Meets at 6 p.m.
(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets tonight and they have a handful of items on the agenda. In "Action Items," the board will authorize the Superintendent to prepare the 2024 Tax Levy, cons...
Tony Collins Oct 21, 2024

Unit 1 Board Meets Tonight
(Hutsonville) - The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board has a light agenda for tonight's meeting. In "New Business," the board will approve "Phase 2" of the DOE Grant, approve an 8th Grade Class trip to Holiday ...
Tony Collins Oct 21, 2024

Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) - Gas prices slipped lower over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is down a nickel from Friday to $3.14 a gallon. Here in the Land of L...
Tony Collins Oct 21, 2024

National Weather Service Issues "Fire Danger" Warning
(Undated) - Dry conditions and high winds have led to a higher risk of fire. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, gusty winds and low humidity will in...
Tony Collins Oct 18, 2024

Safety Concerns Continue at the Robinson Correctional Facility
(Robinson) - Prison staff and family members picketed outside of the Robinson Correctional Facility Thursday afternoon. Local AFSME Union President, Jeremy Hendrix, says safety has become a major conc...
Tony Collins Oct 18, 2024

Gas Prices Slip Lower in Illinois and Indiana
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of gas has ticked slightly higher. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.19 a gallon, up two cents from Monday...
Tony Collins Oct 18, 2024

Drought Conditions Remain a Concern Across the Midwest
(Undated) - The latest drought monitor survey shows "some trouble spots." DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says many parts of the Midwest are dealing with dry conditions. Baranick says dry conditi...
Tony Collins Oct 18, 2024

Trick or Treat at the Trail Moves Back Inside
(Undated) - An annual event at Lincoln Trail College is returning to its roots. LTC's "Trick or Treat at the Trail" will be an inside event this year. IECC Director of Marketing, Chris Forde, says whi...
Tony Collins Oct 18, 2024

Robinson Correctional Facility Staff Picket for Safety
(Robinson) - Prison staff and family members picketed outside the Robinson Correctional Facility Thursday afternoon. Local AFSME Union President, Jeremy Hendrix, says safety has become a major concern...
Tony Collins Oct 17, 2024

Sheriff's Department Issues Scam Warning
(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department has issued a scam warning. According to authorities, dispatch has fielded multiple calls from residents receiving phone calls that appear to be fro...
Tony Collins Oct 17, 2024