Category Archives: News

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

Dry Weather Could Become a Problem
(Undated) - The current forecast lists a chance of "scattered showers" through this afternoon and evening. However, Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Dan Hicks, says the chance of "significant" rain...
Tony Collins Jun 01, 2023

Oblong Chamber to Look at Upcoming Events Today
(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber will hold a "general membership" meeting this afternoon. They are set to get an update on the Hootenanny, Fall Follies, and Golf Outing. The Oblong Chamber meeting will b...
Tony Collins Jun 01, 2023

Palestine Village Board to Look at Dispensary When They Meet
(Palestine) - The Palestine Village Board has a busy agenda for tonight's meeting. They are set to get an update on the main street building. In "New Business," they are set to get official approval o...
Tony Collins Jun 01, 2023