A state senator is calling for a return to paper ballots to ensure election integrity, but in Crawford County, paper ballots never went away. more

The consolidated election is still more than four weeks away but voters need not wait to cast their ballots.Early voting in Illinois is already underway, Crawford County Clerk Fayrene Wright told the … more

It might not be August, but it felt like it at high schools across the state earlier this week, as they opened up football and volleyball practices for the new “spring season”.  more

Yet another Crawford County resident has died of the coronavirus. The Crawford County Health Department reported the death Monday. No other details were available. more

Two long time community leaders in Robinson, Roger Pethtel and Mike Shimer, are facing each other in next month’s election to be the next mayor of Robinson. more

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to consumers for purchase. more

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly three dozen Democratic members of the Illinois House of Representatives signed onto a resolution Monday to “condemn” a southern Illinois Republican lawmaker for attending a Jan. 6 rally in Washington, D.C. that preceded the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol. more

Crawford County farmers produced almost 14.7 million bushels of corn and more than 5 million bushels of soybeans last year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers averaged 180.1 … more

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, the Robinson Police Department is reminding motorists to plan ahead for a sober ride home to keep celebrations from turning deadly. more

With an increasing number of Crawford County residents receiving their second dose of one of the coronavirus vaccines, some may think they no longer need to take precautions against spreading the disease. more