(Undated) -- Following a very foggy start to the day, we can expect more wet weather. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, periods of scattered thunderstorms are expected today through Friday. They say there is a "marginal risk" for severe thunde...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson City Council meets tonight, and they have a handful of items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they are set to approve possible medical procedures for K9 Dex and an ordinance authorizing execution of a street extension agreement. In "New Business," they are set to discuss ...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Village Board of Trustees will hold a "Special Board Meeting" this afternoon. They will discuss and approve an ordinance to accept offers to purchase real estate at 206 and 208 South Main. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Village of Palestine Municipal Building, "...

(Robinson) -- Several new names have been recently added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday, Cassandra Wampler was booked into the county jail on a charge of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. On Saturday, Richard Tucker was booked on charges of Criminal Trespass to Rea...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded climbed slightly over the last week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the increase last week was primarily driven by states that experienced price cycling just ahead of the switch back to winter gasoline. He says that F...

(Undated) - This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week. This year's theme is "Safety First, Avoid the Worst." Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Far...

(Undated) -- Wet weather remains in the forecast for the listening area. According to the "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, a few showers and storms are possible through the day today. Severe storms are not expected, but a few pockets of locally heavy rain will be possible. They s...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets this afternoon. In "Old Business," they are set to review and approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Twin Rivers Career and Technical Education System and revisions to the 2025-2026 RHS Student Handbook. In "New Business," they are set to consider a...

(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 Board has several items on the agenda for tonight's meeting. In "Action Items," the Board will consider the Tentative Budget for 2025-2026, maternity leave, and the Twin River Intergovernmental Agreement. Following a Closed Session, the Unit 3 board will consider the employ...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Unit 4 Board has a handful of items on its agenda for tonight. In "Old Business," the Unit 4 Board is set to approve the 2025-2026 District Budget. In "New Business," they are set to discuss and approve insurance renewal, the Lawrence County Health Department Inter-Agency Agre...

(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is hovering around $3.15 a gallon. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the average is six cents lower than Friday's. Here in Illinois, drivers are paying an average of $3.35 a gallon, down six cents from the end of last week. Effingha...

(Undated) -- We're well into September, and the American Red Cross is still looking for blood donors. Sharon Watson, Red Cross spokesperson, says the summer months are usually a slower time for donations, and even now, as summer is wrapping up, the need remains. Watson reminds donors that "Type O" can be used...

(Undated) -- It looks like some much-needed rain is in the forecast for the weekend. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon through tonight. They say periods of scattered thunderstorms are also possibl...

(Oblong) -- Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, took to social media yesterday to remind the public to look out during harvest season. Fielder says it's important to take your time and pay attention to the larger equipment that will be sharing our roadways during the weeks ahead. She says Mont Eagle Mills in Oblong can see u...

(Robinson) -- The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is teaming up with the Crawford County Health Department to provide a free kidney and health screening next week. According to the CCHD, the screening will be held at the Crawford County Health Department, Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They say anyone inter...