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Illinois State Trooper Shot During Early Morning Call; Suspect Dead

An Illinois State Trooper is being treated for non life threatening injuries after being shot during a call early Tuesday morning.According to Illinois State Police, at around 3 a.m. ISP Troop 10 units responded to a motorists assist on eastbound I-64 at milepost 72... Read More.

Assault Weapons Bought During Week Of Injunction Will Be Classified Illegal

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say any purchase of firearms or attachments the state deems as “assault weapons” from during the six-day injunction against Illinois’ gun ban will be illegal after Jan. 1, 2024.In January this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted the... Read More.

Scenes from the 2023 One Niter at Carmi-White County High School – Photos by Asher Penrod

Tuesday, May 9 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring New Homes Be Equipped For EV Charging Stations

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois may soon force new home builders to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Senate Bill 40 would require buildings to have EV capable conduits, and would apply to new and existing homes, apartments and condo buildings.... Read More.

Legislators Push for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit And Honor Dust Storm Responders

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Springfield — Fire officials and legislators banded together at the Capitol today to commend the heroic efforts of volunteer firefighters in response to the Dust Storm and called for the inclusion of an income tax credit into the state budget, to help alleviate the critical... Read More.

Village of Mill Shoals Covers A Large Agenda At Mays Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Village of Mill Shoals met for their monthly meeting on Friday. Following the treasure’s report Village Clerk Heath Tullis reported that the two old water supply wells the used in the 80’s were properly plugged under the oversight of the Egyptian Health Department.... Read More.

Committee Assignments Approved During Grayville City Council Meeting Monday

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The Grayville City Council met in their first session for the month of May Monday.The council approved the minutes and consent agenda as well as the treasurer’s report. In that report, it was reported the city had $2,271,017.09 in restricted funds, $942,191.33 in investments,... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 9, 2023

Tuesday, May 9 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County boys track team was scheduled to run at the Rick Book Invitational in Fairfield, but it was canceled due to the threat of severe weather. The boys track team will travel to Flora on Thursday for the Black Diamond... Read More.

Photos Show Greater Detail of Courthouse Structural Issues

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Now that the White County Board has plighted over half a million dollars from the Energy Transition Grant, the board will have roughly $680,000 to work with. Photos from the White County Courthouse inspection shed a light on a multitude of structural deficiencies within... Read More.

Absher Foundation Funds New Dual Credit Credentials Program

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Companion audio with Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice below --SIC to Work with Local White County High Schools to Serve Local Industry--Southeastern Illinois College has secured a five-year agreement with the Absher Charitable Foundation, Inc. of White... Read More.