Category Archives: Local News

Unit 3 Board Has a Busy Agenda
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 School Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. On the agenda under "Action Item," the board will approve board meeting dates for the 2026-2027 school year, c...
Tony Collins Apr 20, 2026

Unit 1 Board Meets This Evening
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 School Board meets this evening. Under the "Consent Agenda," the Board will hear the Treasurer's Report, approve grant applications, and authorize the Superinte...
Tony Collins Apr 20, 2026

Gas Prices Slip Lower Over the Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped below the $4 mark over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.97 a ga...
Tony Collins Apr 20, 2026

"Active Weather" Pattern Likely to Continue
(Undated) -- Much of Illinois has been stuck in an "active weather pattern" this month. Freese-Notice Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says that the active pattern will continue. Forecasters say cold...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2026

CCEMA Reminds the Public to Stay "Weather Aware"
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency is reminding the public to stay "weather aware." The National Weather Service says a cold front will sweep across central Illinois tonight,...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2026

RPD Reports a Pair of Recent Arrests
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting a pair of recent arrests. On Wednesday, twenty-six-year-old Mario Diaz of Houston, Texas, was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop. Yeste...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2026

Gas Price Slip Slightly Lower
(Undated) -- As we head into the weekend, the national average for a gallon of gas has again fallen slightly. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.06 a gal...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2026

Venue Changed for CC LIFE Mental Health and Wellness Fair
(Undated) -- Crawford County LIFE, a local mental health advocacy and support group, is planning a "Mental Health and Wellness Fair." Organizers are reminding the public that the venue has been change...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2026

BBB Reminds Consumers to Be Careful When Car Shopping
(Undated) -- Buying a car always comes with some risks and the Better Business Bureau says drivers should be aware before "driving off the lot." BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says consumers should as...
Tony Collins Apr 17, 2026

Crawford County Board Has a Busy Agenda
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. On the "Consent Agenda," they are set to take care of some appointments and reappointments, and liquor license renewals ...
Tony Collins Apr 16, 2026