Category Archives: Local News

Check Your Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend
(Undated) - The time change is this weekend, and once again, fire officials say it's a great time to check your smoke detectors and CO alarms. The Robinson Fire Protection District reminds residents t...
Tony Collins Mar 02, 2026

Windy and Wintery Weather is in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Windy and wintry weather could impact the area today through the weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, southwest winds gusting to...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2026

Three New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Three new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday Donna Fraley was booked into jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Met...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2026

Vendor Count Grows for April Daffodil Festival
(Robinson) -- The "Daffodil Festival" is still more than a month away and vendor count continues to grow. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they already have more than one-hundr...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2026

Gas Prices Tick Higher Nationwide
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has climbed five cents from last Friday. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3 a gallon. Here in Illinois, th...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2026

CCHD to Offer "HeartSaver CPR" Class
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department continues to offer CPR classes. The CCHD says the classes are $25 per person and are held at the Crawford County Health Department. They will be offe...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2026

Nomination Deadline is Tomorrow
(Oblong) -- Tomorrow is the final day to submit your nominations for the Oblong Chamber Awards. Chamber President Angie Catt says they are seeking nominations for the "Outstanding Business Award," "Ou...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2026

Boil Order Continues for Portion of Oblong
(Oblong) -- A portion of Oblong remains under a "Precautionary Boil Order." According to the Village of Oblong, water was restored to all residences south of the railroad tracks at around 4 p.m. yeste...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2026

CCHD Issues Bird Flu Warning
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is warning about an increase in bird flu cases. According to the CCHD, there have been multiple suspected wild bird Avian Influenza cases recently in...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2026

Robinson Chamber Awards Nominations Go Live Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- It's "awards season" in Crawford County. The Robinson Chamber is gearing up for its annual awards banquet. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the ...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2026