Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) - The bow season is ongoing and the firearm deer season is just around the corner in Illinois. The IDNR is reminding hunters to be safe when hunting from tree stands. Hunters should use safe...

(Undated) -- Deep frying the Thanksgiving turkey has become very popular. University of Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator, Caitlin Mellendorf, says it's important to make sure the deep fr...

(Undated) -- The blast of "winter weather" that hit yesterday is forecast to continue today. According to this morning's forecast from the National Weather Service, scattered flurries will continue be...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets this evening. On the agenda in "Old Business," they will review a resolution approving a memorandum of agreement between the City of Robinson, Reach Strat...

(Undated) - Crawford County's Empowering Women is working to honor fallen veterans. They will be taking part in the "Wreaths Across America" event in December. Empowering Women member, Deborah Lowranc...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong has begun yard waste pick-up. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, reminds Village residents that Oblong Public Works employees will be picking up yard waste such as sticks a...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has fallen over the weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.05 a gallon, six cents...

(Undated) -- The current forecast says we could see the dreaded "s word" this weekend. According to the latest "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, conditions will turn "shar...

(Undated) -- We could be in for higher than normal precipitation this winter. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, we have "good potential" for above-average precipitation. Meteorological...

(Undated) -- The Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is reminding the public of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. As we begin turning up...