Category Archives: News
Oblong Public Works Will Help Dispose of Your Live Christmas Tree
(Oblong) - If you live in Oblong and have a real Christmas tree you need to dispose of, the Village can help. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, if you live in the Oblong City limits and have ...
Dec 28, 2023
A White Christmas is Rare in Central Illinois
(Undated) - A daytime high of 54 might not be normal for Christmas but neither is a "white Christmas," at least for central Illinois. Shimon notes we are in the heart of the "El Nino winter" here in l...
Dec 28, 2023
Law Enforcement to Step Up Patrols for New Years Weekend
(Undated) -- The New Year's weekend is coming up and law enforcement statewide will be working "overtime." The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement w...
Dec 28, 2023
"Paid Time Off" Takes Effect in 2024
(Undated) -- Workers in Illinois will begin earning paid time off in the New Year. Governor, JB Pritzker, signed legislation in March that allows workers to earn up to forty hours of paid leave in twe...
Dec 28, 2023
Book Banning Legislation Takes Effect in 2024
(Undated) - Among the new laws going into effect in 2024 is one to combat "book banning." Governor, JB Pritzker, signed legislation earlier this year that allows the Illinois Secretary of State's offi...
Dec 28, 2023
County Wide Burn Ban Lifted
(Undated) - The burn ban that has been in effect for the last couple of weeks has been lifted. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, after consulting with multiple fire chiefs, it has been...
Dec 27, 2023
Gas Prices Trend Higher as Interest Rates Could be Cut
(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has increased once again. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, after 13 straight weeks of decline, avera...
Dec 27, 2023
Make Sure Your Kids Are Getting Enough Sleep
(Undated) - Health experts say keeping track of your child's sleep schedule is important during the current holiday break. A recent survey found that 30% of elementary school children and well over 50...
Dec 27, 2023
Fire Officials Say Dispose of Real Christmas Trees Soon
(Undated) - As we get ready to celebrate the New Year, fire departments are urging those with live Christmas trees to take them down as soon as possible. The National Fire Protection Association says ...
Dec 27, 2023
Oblong Man Arrested on Battery Charges
(Oblong) - An Oblong man is awaiting a detainment hearing following his arrest on Saturday. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Oblong Saturda...
Dec 26, 2023