Category Archives: Local News

Bitterly Cold Temperatures Forecast for Sunday
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

CCEMA Reminds the Public to "Shovel Smart"
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Make Sure Your CO2 Detector is Functional
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Stay Safe While Using Space Heaters
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Handful of New Names Added to Jail Roster
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Gas Prices Continue to Fall Nationwide
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 12, 2025

Blast of Winter Weather Could Bring 5 Inches of Snow
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 11, 2025

Eagle Theater Under New Ownership Pending Court Approval
(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 ...
Tony Collins Dec 11, 2025

County Board Meets Tonight
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 11, 2025

Crawford County Seeking Input from the Public
(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...
Tony Collins Dec 11, 2025