(Undated) - A Palestine man has been sentenced to time in the IDOC. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, Sean Wright was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 2 Felony charge of Aggravated Battery. The Robinson Police Department assisted in the prosecution ...

(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober. Robinson Police Chief, Chad Weaver, says no matter how long or short your drive, remember to buckle up and ensure that children are correctly...

(Undated) - If you are considering a career in nursing, the IECC schools have a series of events for you. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will host a series of informational sessions for students interested in applying for Fall 2025 entry into the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Frontier Community, Lincoln Trai...

(Undated) -- Americans are eager to get back on the road and visit loved ones this Thanksgiving. According to GasBuddy's 2024 Thanksgiving Travel Survey, 72% of Americans plan to take a road trip over the holiday. That is a 75% increase from the 41% that planned to take a trip by car in 2023. GasBuddy Head of Petroleum...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to keep safety in mind when using tree stands as firearm deer season is set to begin. The IDNR urges hunters to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field. Tree stands are the number-one source of hunting-related acciden...

(Undated) - The forecast is calling for falling temperatures and fire departments statewide are reminding the public to stay safe when heating their home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, half of home heating equipment fires are reported during December, January, and February. They say heating is ...

(Undated) - Hiley Schulte has been sentenced to time in the IDOC as a result of her connection to the death of Ryan Waggoner. According to Crawford County State's Attorney, Cole Shaner, during a November 3rd court appearance Schulte was sentenced to four years on a Class 3 Felony charge of Concealment of a Homicidal De...

(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson has announced the dates and times for Santa's visit to "Kringle Korner." The "Jolly Ole Elf" will be at Kringle Korner on December 8th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., December 15th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., December 20th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and December 23rd from 5 p.m. to...

(Robinson) - Republic Service customers in Robinson are being alerted to a price increase. According to the City of Robinson, starting January 1st Republic Services will be increasing the monthly recycling rate from $6.56 to $9.83, a change of $3.27. Republic says this adjustment is necessary as the curbside recycling ...

(Undated) - The national average has seen "little meaningful change" in the last week. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, several states saw gas prices jump or "cycle" last week, a behavior in which gas prices climb significantly after falling below a station's replac...

(Undated) - Drivers are being reminded to be extra alert behind the wheel this time of year as deer are on the move. That was Illinois Department of Transportation Public Information Officer, Paul Wappel. Wappel says 69% of those accidents happened in "rural areas" with 72% happening at twilight or nighttime....

(Undated) - If you find yourself "in a slump" during the winter season, you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD. According to the American Psychiatric Association, five percent of adults in the U.S. experience SAD with symptoms including fatigue, weight gain associated with over...

(Undated) - Wet and windy weather is forecast for today and tonight and colder conditions are expected to arrive this week. According to the current "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, southeasterly winds will gust as high as 40-50 mph tonight before veering to the southwest and gra...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets tonight and they have a light agenda. In "New Business," the board is set to hear the first reading of and consider policy updates. They will also get an update on the 2023-2024 School Report Card and consider approval of a resolution allowing ENGIE to perform a no...

(Palestine) - The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets this evening and they have a handful of items on the agenda. During the meeting, the Superintendent will present the estimated tax levy. In "Action Items," the board will consider and approve the bid for lawn care and landscaping and substitute bus driver employm...