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Lightfoot Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead Of Expected Surge In The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – As Illinois continues to welcome migrants from the Mexican border, officials are now scrambling to find the resources to care for them. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday in response to the influx of migrants.“Yes, of course,...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 42nd And Final Disaster Proclamation Has Expired

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

After 1,155 days, Illinois’ COVID-19 disaster proclamation expires May 11, ending

Name Released Of Man Killed During Shootout With ISP Trooper

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The name of the man who was killed by an Illinois State Trooper after an incident on I-64 in Jefferson County was released early this morning.Investigators have identified the deceased individual as Brandon L. Griffin of Albuquerque, NM. Griffin had a female passenger with...

Local Sports Recap – May 10, 2023

Wednesday, May 10 by Cole Carter

The Carmi-White County Bulldog baseball team defeated Hardin County yesterday afternoon by a final score of 6-2 to improve to 11-14 on the season. The Bulldogs were led by a great performance on the mound from Travor Mason. The sophomore pitched...

Two Arrested On White County Warrants

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

The White County Sheriff's Department has arrested two on White County Warrants.

Tyner Arrested On White County Warrant

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

A Carmi man bonded out of the White County Jail following his arrest on Monday evening. Officers with the Carmi Police Department arrested 29 year old Wesley Tyner of 11th Street on a White County Warrant for Disorderly Conduct. Tyner paid $250 bond plus...

Illinois State Trooper Shot During Early Morning Call; Suspect Dead

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

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...

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...