Category Archives: Local News

Fatal Saturday Fire in Robinson Under Investigation
(Robinson) -- Multiple departments responded to the scene of a fatal Saturday afternoon fire in Robinson. According to Robinson Fire Protection District Chief, Riley Pearce, at approximately 12:07 p.m...
Tony Collins Nov 16, 2025

Forecast is Sunny and Warm for the Weekend
(Undated) -- Sunshine and warm weather is forecast for the weekend. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service says sunshine and highs in the seventies will stick around today and tomorrow....
Tony Collins Nov 14, 2025

Shop Local This Holiday Season
(Undated) -- As the holiday shopping season begins to ramp up, the Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding everyone to "Shop Local." That was Lisa Schaefer, Executive Director of the Robinson Chambe...
Tony Collins Nov 14, 2025

SNAP Recipients to Receive Full November Benefits
(Undated) -- SNAP recipients in Illinois will be receiving their full benefit amounts for November. The Illinois Department of Human Services is restoring the benefits now that the federal government ...
Tony Collins Nov 14, 2025

A Quarter of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck
(Undated) -- If you are living "paycheck to paycheck," you are not alone. According to recent analysis from Bank of America, nearly a quarter of American households are living paycheck to paycheck. It...
Tony Collins Nov 14, 2025 Untitled design - 1

Gas Prices Tick Higher
(Undated) -- Gas prices have climbed over the week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.09, up four cents from Monday. Here in Illinois, the statewide ave...
Tony Collins Nov 14, 2025

Keep Your Kitchen Safe This Holiday Season
(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....
Tony Collins Nov 14, 2025

"Delightful" Weather Forecast for the Weekend
(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...
Tony Collins Nov 13, 2025

Crawford County Board Meets Tonight
(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...
Tony Collins Nov 13, 2025

One New Name Added to Jail Roster
(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...
Tony Collins Nov 13, 2025