Category Archives: Local News

RPD Announces Stepped Up Holiday Patrols
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has announced the dates for stepped-up holiday patrols. RPD Chief, Eric Schmidt, says the holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration. To...
Tony Collins Dec 11, 2025

Another Blast of "Arctic-air" Expected this Weekend
(Undated) -- Windy conditions and another shot of "Arctic air" are in our forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, northwest wind gusts of u...
Tony Collins Dec 10, 2025

"Plenty of Snow" is in the Forecast
(Undated) -- If you like snow, you're in luck. DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says a strong winter with "plenty of snow" appears to be in the forecast. He says the current model shows "colder th...
Tony Collins Dec 10, 2025

CCHD and IDPH Highlight Importance of Hepatitis B Birth Dose
(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is joining the Illinois Department of Public Health in combating some misinformation regarding Hepatitis B. In a post on social media, the IDPH remin...
Tony Collins Dec 10, 2025

Stay Safe During Holiday Shopping
(Undated) - As you continue your Christmas shopping, authorities are reminding you to stay safe. Experts say that if you are purchasing gifts online, you should consider having those items delivered t...
Tony Collins Dec 10, 2025

Red Cross Encourages Blood Donations During the Holidays
(Undated) - The American Red Cross is again asking everyone to make blood donations part of their holiday tradition. According to the Red Cross, type O-negative blood donors and platelet donors are es...
Tony Collins Dec 10, 2025 March 11, 2019. Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs from blood bank at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, blood donations at Red Cross on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Sanford Myers/American Red Cross

Winter Weather Rule Now in Effect Statewide
(Undaterd) -- Illinois' winter weather rule is in effect. Through March 31st, utilities are banned from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating...
Tony Collins Dec 10, 2025

Robinson City Council Meets Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. Under "Old Business," they will review a resolution approving a memorandum of agreement between the City of Robinson, Reach Strategies, and ...
Tony Collins Dec 09, 2025

Hutsonville Village Board Meets Today
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Village Board has a light agenda for its meeting this afternoon. They are set to hear from the Hutsonville Lighting Committee regarding the "Christmas on the River" fe...
Tony Collins Dec 09, 2025

United Way of Crawford County Names New Community Outreach Manager
(Undated) -- The United Way of Crawford County has announced a new Community Outreach Manager. According to United Way of Knox and Crawford County Executive Director, Scott Charleston, Brady Clampet w...
Tony Collins Dec 09, 2025