Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - More storms could be headed our way. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, following a wet and stormy day yesterday, additional "strong...

(Undated) - The area has seen several "Watches, Warnings, and Advisories" over the last several weeks, but what does each mean? According to the National Weather Service, a "Watch" is used when the ri...

(Palestine) - The Village of Palestine has a handful of items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "New Business," the board will hear from Taegan Garner from Greater Wabash, discuss and approve th...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber will soon have maps for this weekend's town-wide garage sales. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says due to an "overwhelming number of late registr...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong has announced another chance for those interested in solar energy to get their questions answered. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, Prolux Energy has request...

(Undated) - Heat and humidity are forecast for the next couple of days. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees are expected today and tomorrow. They also sa...

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson has announced a "Solar Q and A." City officials say to slow down door-to-door soliciting, Prolux Energy has agreed to hold the session for all residents interested in...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber of Commerce has announced an upcoming "training session." The public is invited to join the Illinois SBDC at IECC for an "AI for Small Business" training session. Tho...

(Undated) - Families nationwide are taking their final vacations of summer and across the nation, empty homes are potential targets for burglars. The website "How Stuff Works" offers ten tips for thos...

(Undated) - Crawford County Treasurer, Rikki Callaway, has announced that the first distribution of tax money will be available this week. She says checks are available for pick-up at the treasurer's ...