Category Archives: News

Cooley Sentenced on Meth Charges
(Undated) - A Robinson man was sentenced to two six-year sentences in the IDOC during a May court appearance. Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, has announced that Joshua Cooley was senten...
Tony Collins Jun 05, 2023 03-06-23 Joshua Cooley- FAILURE TO APPEAR - POSS OF ADULT USE CANNABIS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

Medlin Sentenced on Battery Charges
(Undated) - A Robinson man was sentenced to time in the IDOC during a recent court appearance. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Christopher Medlin was sentenced to three yea...
Tony Collins Jun 05, 2023 02-19-23 Christopher Medlin - AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY

Palestine Set to Hold Townwide Garage Sales
(Palestine) - The Village of Palestine will hold garage sales this weekend. They will hold "June Town-Wide Garage Sales" on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Organizers say if you are having a garage sale...
Tony Collins Jun 05, 2023

Illinois EPA Issues "Air Quality Alert"
(Undated) - The Illinois EPA has issued an "Air Quality Alert" for today. They are encouraging people to use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions could pose a potential health hazard to sen...
Tony Collins Jun 02, 2023

Gas Prices Dip Slightly
(Undated) - Gas prices have dropped slightly from the beginning of the week. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.55 a gallon, down a penny. Here in Illino...
Tony Collins Jun 02, 2023

RPD Releases Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" Numbers
(Robinson) - The Robinson Police Department recently released Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign numbers. According to Robinson Police Chief, Chad Weaver, officers issued a total o...
Tony Collins Jun 02, 2023

Cross Street Market Opens Tomorrow
(Robinson) - The Robinson Chamber of Commerce is reminding the public that they will be kicking off the Cross Street Station Market season this weekend. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schae...
Tony Collins Jun 02, 2023

Pritzker Was in Fairfield Yesterday Talking "Smart Start"
(Undated) - Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker, was in Fairfield yesterday touting his "Smart Start" plan. Dustin Fuller has more.
Tony Collins Jun 02, 2023

ISBE Working to Add Five Thousand New Preschool Slots
(Undated) - The State of Illinois is encouraging the expansion of preschools. Illinois State Superintendent of Education, Tony Sanders, is encouraging public and nonpublic organizations to apply for f...
Tony Collins Jun 02, 2023

911 Calls Land Palestine Man Behind Bars
(Palestine) - A Palestine man was arrested yesterday following numerous calls to 911. According to Palestine Police Chief, Jeff Besing, he arrested Sheldon Franklin for making "repeated" 911 emergency...
Tony Collins Jun 01, 2023