Category Archives: News

Unit 3 Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets tonight. On the agenda they are set to authorize the Superintendent to seek bread and milk bids for the 2023-2024 school year, look at the fee schedule, ...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2023

Drought Conditions Getting Worse for Parts of Illinois
(Undated) - Drought conditions statewide appear to be worsening. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says the most up-to-date U.S. Drought Monitor map shows worsening conditions for areas E...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2023

BBB Issues Warning About Scams Targeting Those With Dementia
(Undated) -- The Better Business Bureau is using Alzheimer's Awareness Month to remind caregivers to help those they care for avoid being taken to the proverbial cleaners. Scammers tend to target olde...
Tony Collins Jun 19, 2023

Gas Prices Trend Up Statewide
(Undated) - Gas prices have ticked up ahead of the Father's Day Weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, prices statewide here in Illinois, have climbed above four dollars to $4.03 a gallon. That marks a s...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023

Damon Mitchell to Take the Stage for Cross Street Concert
(Undated) - The Cross Street Station Concert Series continues tomorrow with another outstanding local talent. The Cross Street Concert featuring Damon Mitchell gets underway tomorrow evening at 7 pm a...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023

Red Cross Needs Blood Donations
(Undated) -- The American Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donations. According to Red Cross Spokesman, Joe Zydlo, donations are especially needed during the summer months. Zydlo says there are so...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023 March 11, 2019. Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs from blood bank at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, blood donations at Red Cross on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Sanford Myers/American Red Cross

IDNR Reminding the Public If You Bring It in Take It Out
(Undated) -- The busy summer recreation season has kicked into high gear and authorities are sending out reminders about keeping Illinois parks clean. IDNR Conservation Police Captain, John Williamson...
Tony Collins Jun 16, 2023

More Rain Expected for the Weekend
(Undated) --- Another rain system is set up for the weekend. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says it likely won't bring as much rain as last weekend's system. We recorded 1.15 inches of...
Tony Collins Jun 15, 2023

Douglas Sentenced to IDOC
(Undated) - A Robinson woman was sentenced to time in the IDOC Monday. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Lauren Douglas was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department ...
Tony Collins Jun 15, 2023 03-14-23 Lauren Douglas- DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL - AGGRAVATED FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE - SPEEDING OVER 26 MPH - 35 MPH POSTED LIMIT - DISOBEYING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE - AGGRAVATED BATTERY - CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY

Police Announce Stepped Up Holiday Patrols
(Robinson) - The Robinson Police Department has announced "stepped up" patrols ahead of the July 4th holiday. Robinson Police Chief, Chad Weaver, says the safety campaign will run from June 16th throu...
Tony Collins Jun 15, 2023