Crawford Memorial Hospital has revamped some areas of the hospital to accommodate local COVID cases if needed. “We are being proactive,” Doug Florkowski, chief executive officer said. The … more

Some prisoners headed to Illinois Department of Corrections will remain in the county jail a little longer. Fred Chinn, chief of corrections in Crawford County, stated that as of now there are … more

The Crawford County Board will not declare the county to be in a state of disaster just yet. During an emergency teleconference Tuesday, board members opted to first seek answers about whether a … more

Spring is here and recent sunny weather has given Crawford County residents the opportunity to get outdoors, get some fresh air and forget about their concerns for a while. Many have headed to … more

Students in Illinois will continue learning through Remote Learning Days while at home. State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala declared Friday that Remote Learning Days will begin … more

Many families have found themselves affected by the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the United States. Some people have lost their jobs, which can be hard to feed a family without an … more

The Crawford County Health Department confirmed Sunday that a Crawford County man has tested positive for COVID-19. The man in his 70s is thought to have been exposed to the virus on a recent trip … more