(Undated) -- Hot weather continues to hit much of Illinois. According to the current "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, temps could reach the upper 90s today with heat index values as high as 105 degrees. They remind residents to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing outside,...

(Oblong) -- The Oblong Village Board meets this afternoon for its regular monthly meeting. The Board is set to hear from Patsy Foltz regarding ditch drainage and Angie Catt from the Oblong Chamber regarding street closures for the Fall Follies. In other business, the Village Board will set Trick-or-Treat night and time...

(Palestine) -- A popular recent addition to the Rodeo in Palestine has been canceled. According to the Palestine Development Association, due to significant flooding affecting the rodeo grounds and surrounding areas, the association has made the difficult decision to cancel the drone show scheduled to take place after ...

(Undated) -- One new name has been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, early this morning, Alissa Correll was booked into jail on charges of Criminal Trespass to Real Property, Obstructing a Peace Officer, two counts of Resisting a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct, and Aggravate...

(Effingham) -- Illinois State Police are releasing video of a deadly shooting in July at a church in Effingham. Authorities say security at St. John's Lutheran Church contacted Effingham Police on July 5th to report a suspicious man inside the church wishing to speak with the pastor. The Effingham Police Department and...