State News

Unemployment Numbers Down

Monday, July 26 by Ray Mitchell

Unemployment Numbers Down The number of nonfarm jobs increased over the year in most of Illinois, including White County, as unemployment in the county was 5.4 percent in June. That’s down 5.7 percent from last year at this time, when White County unemployment was at... Read More.

Rend Lake College Board and Textbooks

Friday, July 16 by Ray Mitchell

Rend Lake Board Meeting Rend Lake College took its first step toward an all-inclusive textbook program this week at its monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. Members unanimously passed the first reading of a change to RLC's textbook policy that will take effect next... Read More.

FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim

Wednesday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting... Read More.

State Fairs Hiring

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

NOW HIRING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR SPRINGFIELD AND DUQUOIN STATE FAIRSThe Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking individuals for seasonal employment at the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. Temporary employees are needed for the following areas: maintenance, customer service, cashier, ticket sales, grandstand ticket takers, and... Read More.

Crop Report

Tuesday, July 13 by Ray Mitchell

Crop Report While the recent rains have been great for the corn and bean crops, they have slowed down some work according to the latest USDA crop report. There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending July 11, 2021. Statewide, the average... Read More.

Motorcycle Crash at Garden of Gods

Monday, July 5 by Ray Mitchell

Motorcycle Crash at Garden of Gods The names of the injured have not been released at this time, but Illinois State Police continue to investigate a two vehicle crash, involving a motorcycle that occurred Saturday afternoon at the Garden of Gods Road and Forest Road... Read More.

Posey County Man Sentenced to Five Years

Friday, July 2 by Ray Mitchell

Brakie Sentenced to Five Years Posey County Prosecutors announced the sentencing of Brian C. Brakie to five (5) years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit trafficking with an inmate, along with violation of a probationary sentence. Authorities say, as part of his guilty... Read More.

Illinois Fireworks and the Law

Wednesday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Fireworks and the LawOn Independence Day, Americans celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by countless sacrifices of others with parades through town, backyard barbecues and shooting off fireworks.Just listen around July 4, and you know how many Illinoisans celebrate with backyard fireworks. But Illinois considers... Read More.

Tri-State Fireworks

Tuesday, June 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The lifting of Covid restrictions is good news for fans of fireworks as many Tri-State communities will be hosting Fourth of July displays this year.That after most Independence Day celebrations were cancelled last year.Evansville will be hosting Fireworks on the Ohio,Sunday, July 4th after... Read More.

State Unemployment Holds Flat for May; County by County Numbers Due Next Week

Friday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

We’ll get a better look at unemployment numbers on a county by county basis next Thursday, but statewide information released Thursday afternoon shows the rate for Illinois remains unchaged for May at 7.1%. Non farm payrolls were down almost 8,000 for the month based... Read More.