Category Archives: News

(Undated) - The national average price for gas is headed in the wrong direction. According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is up three cents from Monday to $3.25. The statewide average for Illin...

(Robinson) - The "Home for the Holidays" festival begins this evening at the Robinson Civic Center. Officials say the Robinson Civic Center has been transformed into a "festive winter wonderland" feat...

(Undated) -- Santa and all of his friends will be making their way through the area Sunday. Indiana Rail Road's Santa Train will make stops in Newton, Oblong, and Palestine before wrapping up with a s...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department has released numbers from its Thanksgiving holiday enforcement campaign. The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaigns resulted i...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber is reminding everyone that "S.O.S Bucks" make perfect Christmas gifts. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Schaefer says the "S.O.S Bucks" wo...

(Oblong) - Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, is reminding families in need that the Oblong Volunteer Firefighters Association 2023 "Christmas for Kids Program" is now accepting applications. Fielder says ...

(Undated) - If you haven't yet, now's the time to make sure your home and HVAC system are ready for the cold month ahead. Better Business Bureau Investigator, Don O'Brien, says if you need to hire an ...

(Robinson) - The City of Robinson is kicking off the Christmas season this weekend with the upcoming "Home for the Holidays" festival. That was Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer. Scha...

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

(Undated) - Public health authorities are reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid the flu. The CDC reminds the public that the single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potent...