Category Archives: Local News

Unit 1 Board Meets This Evening
(Hutsonville) - The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board has a short agenda for its meeting this evening. On the agenda in "New Business," they are set to adopt a budget resolution and set a hearing date and time...
Tony Collins Aug 19, 2024

Robinson Mayor Reminds Public of a Couple of Ordinances
(Robinson) - City beautification has been an ongoing passion project for Robinson. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, was a recent guest on Civic Interest and took the time to talk about a couple of city or...
Tony Collins Aug 19, 2024

Gas Prices are Trending Lower
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped lower over the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.38 a gallon, down six cents from Frid...
Tony Collins Aug 19, 2024

Keep Your Students Safe During Back to School
(Undated) - Students across the county head back to school this week and now is the time to review some safety tips with your kids. Whether children walk, ride their bicycles, or take the bus to schoo...
Tony Collins Aug 19, 2024

West Side of Robinson Could See Grocery Store and Donut Shop
(Robinson) - The city continues to work on bringing a grocery store to the West edge of Robinson. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, was a guest on Civic Interest this week and spoke about the ongoing proce...
Tony Collins Aug 16, 2024

Shrine Club BBQ Kicks Off Today
(Robinson) -- The Crawford County Shrine Club will be serving up delicious pork BBQ at Robinson City Park today and tomorrow. Crawford County Shrine Club Representative, Charlie Hawkins, says serving ...
Tony Collins Aug 16, 2024

Rides Mass Transit Announces "Maroon Route"
(Robinson) - Rides Mass Transit has announced a new "in town" route in Robinson. According to Regional Supervisor of Rides Mass Transit District, Meredith Cornwell, the "Maroon Route" is ADA-compliant...
Tony Collins Aug 16, 2024

National Average Gas Price Ticks Higher
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of gas has ticked higher as the statewide averages have fallen in Illinois and Indiana. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.44 a gallon,...
Tony Collins Aug 16, 2024

New Records Set at "Governor's Sale of Champions"
(Undated) - There were a couple of records set at the Illinois State Fair during the "Governor's Sale of Champions." The "Grand Champion Steer" belonging to Kade Gensini (jen-seen-ee) of Putnam County...
Tony Collins Aug 16, 2024

Unit 4 Board Set to Meet Tonight
(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 Board meets this evening for its regular monthly meeting. On the agenda in "New Business," they are set to approve tentative budgets and approve hearing dates, approve Mic...
Tony Collins Aug 15, 2024