Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast to impact the Wabash Valley this weekend. According to the National Weather Service, another shot of Arctic air will arrive this weekend, driving w...

(Undated) -- Crawford County EMA is reminding the public to "shovel smart" when shoveling snow. They say it's important to warm up by doing 5-10 minutes of stretching to loosen your muscles before you...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is reminding the public of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. As we turn up our ther...

(Undated) -- Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says if you rely on a portable heater for supplemental heat, it's imp...

(Undated) -- A handful of new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Wednesday, Richard Tucker was booked into jail on a charge of Fail...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains below three dollars. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.92 a gallon, s...

(Undated) -- A forecasted blast of winter weather has prompted a "Winter Weather Advisory." According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, snow will overspr...

(Undated) -- Pending final approval, Eagle Theater and its property are now under new ownership. The Crawford County Development Association yesterday announced the results of a "Sheriff's Sale" held ...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board has a busy agenda for its meeting this evening. There are several items on the "Consent Agenda," including an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kane County for ho...

(Undated) -- The CCDA is inviting the public to attend an educational meeting next week. Crawford County was awarded $70,830 as a "phase 2 application recipient" from the Energy Transition Community G...