Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - Gas prices are once again trending up. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.52, up six cents from a week ago. Here in Illinois, the statewide a...

(Undated) - Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, forty-six-year-old Tony Russell was booked into the Crawford County Jail on a charg...

(Undated) - The Fourth of July is coming up and authorities across the county are reminding you to stay safe while you celebrate. Keep kids out of the danger zone when using fireworks, use of any fire...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Park is undergoing some renovations. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, last year the Village of Oblong was awarded an almost six-hundred-thousand dollar grant from the I...

(Undated) - If you are looking for a good excuse to hit the links and help veterans, the Robinson VFW has an upcoming event. J.D. Spindler with the Robinson VFW post is reminding golfers of this Satur...

(Undated) -- The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood during the summer months. Red Cross spokesperson, Sharon Watson, says the Red Cross typically sees a decline in donations this time of...

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson will be celebrating Independence Day at the City Park. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says they have an evening of fun events and activities planned. Shimer encourages ...

(Palestine) - A Palestine man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a June 7th Crawford County court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Matthew Watts was senten...