Category Archives: Local News

IDOT Issues "Pothole Season" Reminder
(Undated) -- It's everyone's favorite time of the year, "pothole season." The Illinois Department of Transportation is working around the clock to fill the holes. IDOT spokesman, Paul Wappel, says cre...
Tony Collins Mar 31, 2026

It Could Be a Wet Easter Weekend
(Undated) -- We appear to be in line for another round of wet and stormy weather. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, isolated thunderstorms are poss...
Tony Collins Mar 30, 2026

Weekend Incident Remains Under Investigation
(Undated) -- A weekend incident that garnered online attention remains under investigation. The alleged incident involved an adult male from Indiana, who was caught in a "compromising position" with a...
Tony Collins Mar 30, 2026

Several New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have recently been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday, Jacob Powell was booked into jail on charges of Unlawful Posses...
Tony Collins Mar 30, 2026

Gas Prices Slip Lower
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen back below $4. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.96. Here in Illinois, the...
Tony Collins Mar 30, 2026

Illinois Secretary of State Issues Text Scam Warning
(Undated) -- State authorities have issued a "text scam warning." Illinois Secretary of State, Alexi Giannoulias, says these fraudulent texts appear to be from his office or the Department of Motor Ve...
Tony Collins Mar 30, 2026

RPD Announces St. Patrick's Patrol Enforcement Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released its St. Patrick's enforcement numbers. According to RPD Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, officers made one impaired driving arrest and issued seven...
Tony Collins Mar 27, 2026

Several Names Added to the Crawford County Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Several new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, yesterday Kaylynn Smith was booked into jail on a Failure to Report to a Penal Inst...
Tony Collins Mar 27, 2026

Today is the Robinson Chamber Awards Nomination Deadline
(Robinson) -- Today is the final day for you to submit your nominations for this year's Robinson Chamber Awards Banquet. Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they have already received some...
Tony Collins Mar 27, 2026

Robinson Chamber Banquet Tickets on Sale Now
(Robinson) -- Tickets are now on sale for the Robinson Chamber of Commerce's annual Awards Banquet. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says tickets are available through the Chamber o...
Tony Collins Mar 27, 2026