Category Archives: Local News

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

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