Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - Ameren is warning its customers to be on the lookout for scams. Ameren Public Information Officer, Brian Bretsch, says as technology changes so do the tactics of scammers. He says one of t...

(Undated) - Authorities are encouraging struggling families to apply for utility bill assistance. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Department recently took to social media to remind drivers to take extra caution on area roads during winter. Drivers are reminded to slow down on icy and sno...

(Robinson) - Your first chance to visit Santa at "Kringle Korner" is coming up this weekend. He will be at "Kringle Korner" on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you can't make it this weekend, have no f...

(Undated) - If you are selecting a fresh tree for Christmas, there are a few things to keep in mind. U of I Extension Horticulture Educator, Ken Johnson, offers a few tips to pick the perfect tree. Ac...

(Undated) - If you are like many of us, you're either done with or are working on putting up Christmas decorations. Festive celebrations, flickering lights, and winter greens are hallmarks of the holi...

(Undated) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is ready for winter. That was IDOT Public Information Officer, Paul Wappel. Wappel says while last year was a mild winter, IDOT crews still used t...

(Undated) - Another round of winter weather is forecast for the area. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook," from the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of freezing drizz...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong has announced the Oblong Fire Department "Christmas for Kids" sign-up. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, sign-up sheets are available in the lobby of the Oblo...

(Undated) - Americans took advantage of lower gas prices over Thanksgiving. According to GasBuddy.com, millions took to the road and while some regions, like the Great Lakes, saw gas prices rise just ...