(Undated) -- Illinois continues to be in the "deep freeze." The National Weather Service says high temps will only reach the single digits today, with wind chills as low as 20 below zero in some areas. A "Cold Weather Advisory" remains in effect throughout the state. The dangerously cold wind chills...

(Undated) - Bitterly cold temperatures remain in the forecast and the Illinois "Winter Weather Rule" is in effect. According to Illinois.gov, through March 31st utility companies are banned from disconnecting eligible customers who use electricity or gas as their primary source of home heating. The cold weath...

(Robinson) - The Robinson Unit 2 School Board meets tonight and they have just a couple of items on the agenda. In "Old Business," they will review a consideration of approval to declare miscellaneous items as surplus. In "New Business," they will set the Robinson High School graduation date and tim...

(Undated) -- The Illinois Sheriffs' Association and Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, have announced upcoming scholarship opportunities. The ISA will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. Sh...

(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded has begun to climb. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, it was only a matter of time, with oil prices last week reaching their highest level since July. He says in addition, with President Trump's inauguration, there could ...

(Undated) -- Tax season is right around the corner and the Better Business Bureau is again warning about scammers posing as tax preparers. BBB Investigator, Don O'Brien, says it's a good idea to get your taxes done as soon as you have all of your documentation together. O'Brien also warns that some tax preparers may of...

(Undated) - Bitterly cold temperatures are forecast to continue. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, the bitter cold will continue a few more days, with wind chills remaining near or below zero through Wednesday morning. They say the coldest conditions wi...

(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 School Board meets tonight and has several items on the agenda. In "New Business," they are set to review graduation requirements, the College and Career Pathways Initiative, Health Life Safety Bonds, and Substitute Teacher pay. In other business, the Unit 1 Board will ...

(Oblong) - The Oblong Chamber of Commerce is continuing to work on bringing a concert and event pavilion to downtown Oblong. According to the Chamber, while there is a plan "coming together," money is needed and they are highlighting the first of their fundraisers. The Oblong Chamber of Commerce will be hosti...

(Undated) -- With below-freezing temperatures continuing, you are reminded to leave water dripping somewhere in buildings where pipes are prone to freezing. According to a report from State Farm Insurance, Illinois ranks number one in the nation for frozen pipe damage. If your pipes do freeze, HowStuffWorks.com offers ...

(Undated) - The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to tick lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.10 a gallon, six cents lower than Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.24 a gallon, unchanged from Friday. Across the rive...

(Undated) - Bitterly cold temperatures and a "dusting" of snow are in our forecast. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, there is a chance for a dusting of snow early tomorrow morning. They say bitterly cold air returns tomorrow night and will st...

(Undated) - The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting is set for later this month. Brandon Gurley with the Crawford County SWCD says they will take care of some "regular business." The annual meeting will be held at the Robinson Civic Center on January 27th. Registration will beg...

(Robinson) - It may be cold outside but the City of Robinson and the Robinson Parks Department are thinking about warmer weather. According to Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, they are continuing to research the feasibility of adding a "lazy river" to Pelican Cove. Shimer says the Parks Department is also looking...

(Undated) - Gas prices are trending higher as we head into the weekend. According to GasBuddy.com, the current national average is $3.12 a gallon, six cents higher than last Friday. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is $3.24 a gallon, unchanged from Friday. Across the river in Indiana, the statewide average is $2...