Category Archives: News

(Undated) - The State of Illinois is encouraging the expansion of preschools. Illinois State Superintendent of Education, Tony Sanders, is encouraging public and nonpublic organizations to apply for f...

(Palestine) - A Palestine man was arrested yesterday following numerous calls to 911. According to Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, he arrested Sheldon Franklin for making "repeated" 911 emergency...

(Undated) - The current forecast lists a chance of "scattered showers" through this afternoon and evening. However, Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Dan Hicks, says the chance of "significant" rain...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber will hold a "general membership" meeting this afternoon. They are set to get an update on the Hootenanny, Fall Follies, and Golf Outing. The Oblong Chamber meeting will b...

(Palestine) - The Palestine Village Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. They are set to get an update on the main street building. In "New Business," they are set to get official approval o...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 Board will hold a special meeting today. In "Old Business," they will discuss and take action on the 2003 building HVAC rooftop unit bids. In "New Business," they are set ...