Category Archives: News

(Robinson) - The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will be in Robinson this week for a free assessment clinic. They will be working in conjunction with the Robinson Elks 1188 Lodge. The clinic...

(Undated) - A countywide burn ban is once again in effect. Due to the ongoing dry conditions countywide, Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, in conjunction with local fire officials, is officially in...

(Undated) - Gas prices continue to slip lower as we head into the busy Christmas travel season. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is hovering around $3.09 a gallon, down eleven c...

(Undated) - The Christmas Spirit will be on full display tomorrow night at the historic Fife Opera House in Palestine. The PPPS in collaboration with Goodwine Funeral Homes, Lincoln Land Agri Energy, ...

(Undated) -- The state's gun owners are waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to offer an opinion on Illinois's "Assault Weapons Ban." Yesterday Justice, Amy Coney Barrett, denied an emergency request fo...

(Undated) -- Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office, but they can also pose a safety risk. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, porta...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. There are several items in the "Consent Agenda" category, including possible approval of the resignation of District 1 Co...

(Oblong) - The Village of Oblong is reminding those in need that the Oblong Food Pantry will be distributing food boxes on Monday. Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, says that fifty-two families were serve...

(Undated) - Gift cards are a popular option this time of year but the BBB says be careful. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Dan O'Brien, says in the past couple of years, scammers have doubled dow...

(Undated) - If you have your hopes set on a "white Christmas" you are going to be disappointed. According to the National Weather Service, we are more likely to see above-normal temperatures than snow...