Category Archives: Local News

(Robinson) - If you didn't make it to "Kringle Korner" in Robinson to talk to Santa over the weekend, you still have a handful of chances. Santa will be back at "Kringle Korner" on December 19th from ...

(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson next week for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic...

(Undated) -- There will be ample opportunity to celebrate the holidays this weekend. The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to a "Merry Hometown Christmas." Oblong Chamber President, An...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released enforcement numbers from its Thanksgiving patrols. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, the Robinson Police Department participat...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded remains just below three dollars. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $2.99 a gall...

(Undated) - The holidays are expensive, but GasBuddy says fueling up "doesn't have to break the bank." GasBuddy.com is offering a few tips to save during holiday travel. They suggest that for holiday ...

(Undated) -- With the bitterly cold temperatures in the forecast, the American Red Cross is reminding everyone to stay safe and warm. As temperatures drop, they offer ten steps to stay safe during the...

(Robinson) -- The Crawford County Airport Authority has announced an informal open house and walk-through for the new terminal building. This weekend's walkthrough and the planned May Grand Reopening ...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board meets this afternoon. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and approve amending the noise ordinance and a new Employee Handbook. They are also set to h...

(Undated) -- With below-freezing temperatures continuing, you are reminded to leave water dripping somewhere in buildings where pipes are prone to freezing. According to a State Farm Insurance report,...