Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is seven cents higher than a week ago. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.11 a gallon....

(Undated) - Shopping online can be a breeze, whether for everyday items or the perfect gift. As we move into the "holiday shopping season," the Better Business Bureau is offering a few tips to stay sa...

(Undated) -- Wild weather swings are nothing new for this time of year. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, we'll get one over the weekend. He says temperatures in some parts of the stat...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board meets tonight. In "New Business," the board will discuss and approve a 2025 Christmas Party, employee Christmas bonuses, a November employee raise, the purch...

(Undated) -- If you are feeling the crunch of the SNAP benefit cuts or just dealing with food insecurities, the CCHD has put together a resource to help. They have compiled a list of food pantries, co...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released the numbers from its "Fall Enforcement Patrol." According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, the Robinson Police Department conducted a s...

(Undated) -- The deer are on the move and authorities say "stay alert." The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be alert for ...

(West Union) -- A popular area restaurant was lost to fire yesterday afternoon. According to reports, the West Union Cafe is a total loss following a fire that started in the kitchen area around 2 p.m...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board meets today and they will swear in a new Trustee. The Village Board is set to swear in Jay Haines to fill the vacant Trustee position. In other business, they are ...

(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Alissa Correll was booked into jail on a charge of Violation of an Order of Protec...