Robinson Daily News

06/09/2026

Kelsey Darnold, owner of The Crystal Cellar at 101 W. Walnut St., cuts the ribbon in at the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce celebration of the relocation of her shop from Palestine to Robinson, Saturday.

Kelsey Darnold, owner of The Crystal Cellar at 101 W. Walnut St., cuts the ribbon in at the Crawford County Chamber of Commerce celebration of the relocation of her shop

06/08/2026

A housing development group is looking for areas in Robinson where it can build 30 homes in the next few years.

Bill Luchini and Greg Loeffler of Capstone Development spoke to the Robinson City Council this week about plans for rehabilitating parts of the city by building starter homes.

The goal is to take advantage of Robinson’s residential TIF zones, which will allow Capstone to build new homes at a savings which will be passed on to buyers.

A housing development group is looking for areas in Robinson where it can build 30 homes in the next few years.

06/05/2026

The Crawford County Airport celebrated its grand reopening with local residents during a free event May 30, just over three years after the facility was destroyed by a tornado.

During the day, guests could tour the new 3.8-million terminal, enjoy a free meal and check out vintage planes that had flown in for the occasion.

The Crawford County Airport celebrated its grand reopening with local residents during a free event May 30, just over three years after the facility was destroyed by a tornado.

06/04/2026

The City of Robinson and the Robinson Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Fourth of July Front Porch Decorating Contest as part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

The City of Robinson and the Robinson Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Fourth of July Front Porch Decorating Contest as part of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

06/03/2026

Workers prepare to remove the remains of a mobile home in the former Sandford Trailer Park north of Westgate Shopping Center.

Workers prepare to remove the remains of a mobile home in the former Sandford Trailer Park north of Westgate Shopping Center. Crawford County purchased the property last year and this

06/02/2026

Crawford County again posted a small increase in unemployment figures in March.

According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, 4.1% of the county’s workforce was jobless during the month. This was unchanged from February but up from 3.2% in March 2025.

Crawford County again posted a small increase in unemployment figures in March.

06/01/2026

Fifty years ago, the Robinson Public Library opened the doors of its new home to the public for the first time. This summer, the library is celebrating that anniversary and wants everyone to join in June 6.

Fifty years ago, the Robinson Public Library opened the doors of its new home to the public for the first time. This summer, the library is celebrating that anniversary and

05/29/2026

Area libraries are ready for another summer of fun and reading.

https://www.hometownregister.com/rob_daily_news/local-libraries-plan-summer-of-reading-fun/article_d60d4bd5-3981-5aa3-91e4-247121aa4000.html

05/28/2026

The Robinson Lady Maroons finished eighth overall in the state among the qualified 178 of 265 assigned Class 1A girls track and field teams in Illinois.

Coach Sydney Beard shared that the eighth-place finish capped off an impressive season that included sectional and conference championships, along with team titles at the Shelbyville Invitational, Sam Bennett Invitational, Cumberland Invitational and Newton Invitational.

CHARLESTON — The Robinson Lady Maroons finished eighth overall in the state among the qualified 178 of 265 assigned Class 1A girls track and field teams in Illinois.

05/27/2026

A pair of classic 1970s Trans Ams, fittingly facing east, sit beneath the trees at Leaverton Park for the annual Memorial Day Crawford County Collectibles car show.

A pair of classic 1970s Trans Ams, fittingly facing east, sit beneath the trees at Leaverton Park for the annual Memorial Day Crawford County Collectibles car show. Randy Harrison |