State News

Republican Lawmakers Pushing to Repeal Criminal Justice Measures

Thursday, January 6 by Jc Tinsley

Given the rash of crime against law enforcement specifically in the recent weeks, State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis, yesterday was part of a group of House Republicans who gathered to review the state of law enforcement and public safety. The meeting came a...

Tate Arrested For The Murder Of Wayne County Deputy

Thursday, December 30 by WROY-WRUL News

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARREST SUSPECT THAT MURDERED WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTY Carlyle, IL –The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 is investigating an officer involved death (OID) involving a deputy from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). On Dec. 29,...

Unemployment Up Month to Month; Down Year over Year for August in Region

Thursday, September 23 by Jc Tinsley

The latest release from the Illinois Department of Security certainly tries to make it look like things are going well. When compared to the same month (August) of last year (2020), things are generally better. When you plug in the trending data however, a...

SIC Constitution Week

Friday, September 17 by WROY-WRUL News

A proclamation was signed by Southeastern Illinois College President Dr. Jonah Rice, designating September 17th-23, 2021, throughout the college district as the 243th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States.The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started by, the Daughters...

Illinois Troops To Assist With Ida Clean-up

Wednesday, September 8 by WROY-WRUL News

The governor sent about 160 members of the National Guard to support the hurricane relief effort, especially in hard-hit Louisiana. Soldiers from Urbana and Mattoon, Normal and Macomb will provide assistance with the clean up.Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker has activated National Guard troops in...

Niemerg Says Democrats Gerrymandered Maps for their Benefit

Wednesday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Democrats at the Illinois statehouse have pushed through revised legislative maps after the final drafts of the maps were released. The Republican minority continues to call foul.

Governor Pritzker Keeps Low Profile While Visiting White County

Monday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor J.B. Pritzker is interested in what’s going on and the concerns of southern and southeastern Illinois residents, according to at least one area farmer. We caught up with Patrick Scates of Scates Farms on Friday afternoon to discuss exactly why the Governor made...

Area Unemployment Rates in Better Shape than Year Ago for July

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

The unemployment rate is way down compared to last year throughout the region. White County is at a flat 5% for July, almost half of what it was in July of 2020 (9.9%). The lowest unemployment rate in the area is Hamilton County who...

Dr. Amy Dixon Elected to National Elementary Principal Association

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi White County Unit 5’s Director of Curriculum along with Jefferson and Lincoln Attendance Center Principal, Dr. Amy Dixon is joining the National Association of Elementary Principals after her election to serve on the Board of Directors. Dixon will oversee Zone 5. The NAESP’s...

Weekend CoViD Cases Revealed and Only One ICU Bed Available in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

90 new cases of coronavirus cases have been discovered over the weekend in our 4 county area according to public health departments. White County added 32 new cases Friday through Sunday including 10 aged in their teens or younger. Gallatin County added 15 new...