Category Archives: Local News

Birth to Three Screening Set for Thursday
(Undated) -- The next "Birth to Three Resource and Screening" event is this week. Amy Howell with the Crawford County Health Department says these free events are designed to support families with you...
Tony Collins Apr 07, 2026

Don't Drive Distracted
(Undated) -- The IDOT is partnering with the ISP and local law enforcement agencies for stepped-up distracted driving awareness patrols. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will ...
Tony Collins Apr 07, 2026

CCDA to Receive State Money
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Development Association announced last week that they will be receiving just over two point one million dollars as part of the state's "Regional Site Readiness Program...
Tony Collins Apr 06, 2026

Washington Park Egg Hunt Moved to this Saturday
(Robinson) -- The Easter Bunny forgot to pack his "muddy puddle boots" and raincoat, so the Washington Park Easter Egg Hunt Saturday had to be postponed. According to Robinson City officials, this Sat...
Tony Collins Apr 06, 2026

Republic Spring Clean Up is Just Around the Corner
(Undated) -- Spring Clean Up is just around the corner. The Village of Oblong is reminding residents that Republic Services Spring Clean-Up Day in the Village is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th, in ...
Tony Collins Apr 06, 2026

IECC Board Announces "Special Meeting"
(Undated) -- The Illinois Eastern Community College Board will hold a "Special Meeting" tomorrow. On the agenda, the board will discuss employment/appointment matters, collective negotiating matters, ...
Tony Collins Apr 06, 2026

Gas Prices Slip Slightly Lower
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded slipped slightly lower over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.08, down t...
Tony Collins Apr 06, 2026

Washington Park Easter Egg Hunt Postponed
(Robinson) -- The Easter Bunny forgot to pack his "muddy puddle boots" and raincoat, so the Washington Park Easter Egg Hunt for today has been postponed. According to Robinson City officials, next Sat...
Tony Collins Apr 04, 2026

Showers and Thunderstorms Remain in the Forecast
(Undated) -- Wet and rainy weather appears to be a part of our Easter Weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are expected to deve...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026

National Average Continues to Climb
(Undated) -- Another day brings another increase in the national average. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is at $4.10, up t...
Tony Collins Apr 03, 2026