Category Archives: News
Olney Murder Investigation Continues
(Olney) - The investigation into a suspected murder continues in Olney. According to the Illinois State Police, the Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 is leading the open and ongoing investigat...
Dec 19, 2023
Americans Consume a Meals Worth of Calories Through Snacks Alone
(Undated) - If you are thinking about making a New Year's Resolution to get healthier in 2024, cut out the "snacking." A new study says Americans eat an extra meal each day just by snacking. Researche...
Dec 19, 2023
Drivers are Getting a Gift Ahead of Holiday Travel
(Undated) - Drivers are getting an early gift just in time for holiday travel. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average has fallen to $3.04 a gallon, down nine cents...
Dec 18, 2023
Robinson Unit 2 Board to Look at Construction Projects
(Robinson) - The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "New Business," they will review the OPAA food service report, review and approve the 2023 Tax Levy, review and approve the bid for reno...
Dec 18, 2023
Oblong Unit 4 Board Meets Tonight
(Oblong) - The Oblong Unit 4 Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. In "New Business," they are set to approve the transfer of Bond and Interest Funds to Working Cash Funds, discuss and approv...
Dec 18, 2023
Unit 3 Board Meets Tonight
(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 Board has a handful of items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. The Unit 3 Board will hear a presentation of the 2022-2023 annual audit, adopt the 2023 Tax Levy, c...
Dec 18, 2023
School Boards to Review Tax Resolution Proposal
(Undated) - The Robinson Unit 2, Oblong Unit 4, and Palestine Unit 3 Boards will review a resolution proposal during their board meetings tonight. They will review a resolution directing the Regional ...
Dec 18, 2023
Free Elk's Assessment Clinic is Wednesday
(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...
Dec 18, 2023
Burn Ban Now in Effect Countywide
(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...
Dec 15, 2023
Gas Prices Continue to Slip Lower
(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...
Dec 15, 2023