Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations....

(Undated) -- After lows in the 20s in many parts of Illinois last weekend, high temperatures will look to climb back into the 60s and 70s this weekend. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto sa...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Board meets this evening. On the "Consent Agenda," they are set to discuss and re-appoint Kayla Blank, Guy Rumler, and Kim Wade-Decker to the Crawford County Health Bo...

(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Anna Peters was booked into jail on a charge of Possession of Burglary Tools. Suspec...

(Undated) - It's going to be sunny and warm this weekend, which might be the perfect time to prepare for winter travel. Authorities say if you haven't already, now is the time to put together your "Wi...

(Undated) - Thanksgiving is a couple of weeks away and that's typically the start of the busy holiday season. While the holidays are a time of joy and happiness for many, stress and depression can rui...

(Robinson) -- Lincoln Grade School is excited to host "Lincoln's Jingle Bell Run." Lincoln Grade School Principal, Bob Coffman, says they will be offering two race options. The 5K race will be a road-...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Volunteer Firefighters Association will be hosting an upcoming fundraiser at the OFD Fire Station. The Oblong Volunteer Firefighters Association has sponsored the annual "Singsp...

(Undated) -- Registration for the "Spring Semester" at the IECC's schools continues. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, says the "Spring...

(Undated) - Public health authorities are reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid the seasonal flu. The CDC reminds the public that the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and i...