Category Archives: Local News

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board will hold a "Special Board Meeting." On the agenda, the board will discuss and approve the purchase of a John Deere Zero Turn Lawnmower for the DPW and discu...

(Oblong) -- Oblong Public Works has announced upcoming hydrant flushing. Oblong residents are advised that beginning Monday, May 18th, weather permitting, OPW employees will be flushing fire hydrants....

(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College will say farewell to another graduating class this Friday. That was Program Director of Marketing and Communications Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Chris Forde...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. In "New Business," the board will review an ordinance annexing 11313 North Trimble Road to the City of Robinson, an ordinance authorizing th...

(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Village Board meets this afternoon. The board will consider a motion to approve a "Model Housing" Ordinance, a lien release for 402 N. Main, and an agreement for part-...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board accepted the resignation of a teacher during last night's "Special Board Meeting." According to Unit 4 Officials, after returning from closed session, the board acc...

(Undated) -- Gas prices briefly pulled back, but another surge could be coming. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices declined in just six states o...

(Undated) -- May is Mental Health Month. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, agencies across the nation strive to raise awareness, fight the ...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 School Board will hold a "Special Board Meeting" this evening. On the agenda, the board will go into closed session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, liti...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Health Department is asking for the public's input. The "Community Health Needs Assessment" survey will help identify areas of need and inform the development of a "Co...