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(Oblong) – The Oblong Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting this afternoon. The meeting will be to elect interim officers following last week’s announced resignation of Chamber

(Palestine) – The Palestine Police Department is asking for the public’s help. According to Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, they are investigating a Criminal Damage to Property complaint.

(Undated) – If you are interested in a career in corrections put November 19th on your schedule. According to Robinson Correctional Center, Human Resources Representative, Nicholas Inboden, a

(Oblong) – The Oblong Unit 4 School Board will meet in a special session this evening. On the agenda, the board will discuss and take possible action on Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision

(Undated) – Tonight is the night for Trick or Treating across much of the county. Robinson, Palestine, Hutsonville, and Flat Rock will all have Trick or Treat hours tonight. In Hutsonville and

(Undated) – The national average gas price fell another three cents over the weekend. According to this morning’s numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.73 a gallon.

(Undated) – More than one-hundred-million dollars is available for Illinois homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments. The money comes from a federal grant and allows the Illinois

(Undated) – The slow fall in gas prices continues. According to this morning’s numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen two cents from Monday to $3.76 a gallon. The statewide

(Robinson) – The Robinson Parks Department will be hosting a new event at Cross Street Station Monday. According to Park and Recreation Superintendent, Mike Shimer, they will be hosting “Trick

(Oblong) – Oblong will be the place to be tomorrow for the 55th Annual Fall Follies. The Central United Methodist Church will host a sausage gravy and biscuit breakfast from 7 am – 9:30 am to