Category Archives: News

Drivers are Enjoying a Brief Break in Prices
(Undated) - Motorists are seeing a bit of a break in the price at the pump. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, while the pause has certainly been nice, this is more lik...
Tony Collins Feb 27, 2024

NWS Issues "Special Weather Statement"
(Undated) - The National Weather Service has issued a "Special Weather Statement" for the area. They say warm temperatures, gusty south winds, low relative humidity, and dry vegetation will create con...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2024

Gas Prices Trend Lower
(Undated) - Gas prices are trending slightly lower to start the week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.25, down three cents from Friday. Here in Illino...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2024

Community Leaders Alliance Set to Talk Kids Friday
(Undated) - The Community Leaders Alliance is inviting the public to an upcoming panel discussion. Organizers say representatives from various local organizations will share details about kid-friendly...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2024

RHS Math Team Wins at Regionals
(Undated) - The basketball court isn't the only place RHS Students are winning. On Saturday, the Robinson High School Math Team competed in Regional competition at Eastern Illinois University. Mason C...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2024

Drought Conditions Improve Nationwide
(Undated) - February is winding down and the drought condition is improving. According to DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, conditions are improving statewide. The drought monitor is updated weekly...
Tony Collins Feb 26, 2024

Cell Service Outage Remains Under Investigation
(Undated) - The investigation continues into yesterday's "mass outage" of cell service which impacted customers nationwide. Reports say the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies are...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2024

Gas Prices Remain High as Crude Inventories Remain Below Average
(Undated) - Gas prices continue to be "elevated." According to GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.28 a gallon, two cents higher than Monday. They say the increase is due, in part, to weak refine...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2024

February Temperatures Remain Above Average
(Undated) - Above-average temperatures continue to dominate February. According to the National Weather Service, February could end up being a top-five month for above average temperatures. National W...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2024

Pritzker Calls for an End to the State's Grocery Sales Tax
(Undated) - During his combined "State of the State" and Budget address on Wednesday Governor, JB Pritzker, called for the General Assembly to end a state sales tax. He also called for spending to sup...
Tony Collins Feb 23, 2024