Christopher News

Q. Where can one send notes of condolences to the family of Christopher "Strobes" Strobel, the man who was recently found deceased after more than a week of searching in Ottawa? A. Christopher's father, Rick Strobel, said sympathy cards or notes may be sent to his home at 1413 Illinois Ave., Ottawa, IL 61350.

Tires and rims are disappearing all over Franklin county. Now, law enforcement say they've caught one of the men responsible.

A construction zone flagger critically injured Friday on Illinois Route-3 has been identified as 36-year-old Amy Fasig of Christopher, Illinois.

To antique lovers, there is nothing more satisfying than a day of browsing through back rooms, hidden corners and rows of shelves looking for that one elusive item.

It was an early morning call for fire crews in Franklin County. Neighbors noticed flames coming from a home on Franklin Street in Coello around 2:30 a.m. Friday.