Category Archives: News

Oblong Village Board to Hold Special Meeting
(Oblong) - The Oblong Village Board will hold a special meeting this afternoon. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss available lots in TIF 3 Phase 2. They will meet at 5 pm in the "activity room" ...
Tony Collins Jul 20, 2023

Billion Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold in L.A.
(Undated) - A lucky winner now has to decide if they want a billion dollars in annuity payments or the lump-sum payout of about 516 million dollars. A single winning ticket in the billion-dollar Power...
Tony Collins Jul 20, 2023

NWS Forecasting Continued Wet Trend
(Undated) - While it may not be welcome news if you have outdoor plans, it is good news for area farmers. A wet trend for the foreseeable future could help us break an ongoing drought in Illinois. Shi...
Tony Collins Jul 19, 2023

Domestic Call Lands Hutsonville Resident in Jail
(Undated) - A domestic disturbance call landed a Hutsonville woman in jail. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, on Monday deputies responded to a call in the 600 block of South Plea...
Tony Collins Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Commerce Commission Seeking Input from Ameren Customers
(Undated) - Ameren customers will have a chance to have their voices heard. The Illinois Commerce Commission is hosting a public forum on Ameren Illinois' $1.3-billion, four-year electric rate hike re...
Tony Collins Jul 19, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court Supports "Pretrial Fairness Act"
(Undated) -- The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled in favor of changes made to the state's cash bail system. Justices ruled 5-2 that the "Pretrial Fairness Act" should take effect on September 18th. Il...
Tony Collins Jul 19, 2023

Lottery Fever Continues
(Undated) -- There was no grand prize winner in last night's Mega Millions drawing, pushing the jackpot up to an estimated 720-million dollars. Lottery officials say no one has won the jackpot in the ...
Tony Collins Jul 19, 2023

Wet and Stormy Weather Remains in Our Forecast
(Undated) - The threat of wet and stormy weather continues. According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon through the overnight, with some lingering in...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2023

Oil Prices Ticked Up Moving Gas Prices Higher
(Undated) - The rise in oil prices continues to drive gas prices higher. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, with oil prices rising to the highest level in months, the n...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2023

LTC Continues "Walk-In Wednesday"
(Robinson) -- As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2023 Semester, Lincoln Trail College will hold the second of a series of events called "Walk-In Wednesday" tomorrow. That was LTC Coordinato...
Tony Collins Jul 18, 2023