State News

Two Hamilton County Men Arrested for Storming the Capitol

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Middendorf, 36, both of McLeansboro, are charged in a criminal complaint filed in... Read More.

New State Task Force Aims to Promote State’s Underground Railroad History

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

First meeting took place Tuesday By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force met for the first time Tuesday to begin devising a strategy for sharing, growing and celebrating the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois. The task force was created... Read More.

As Recreational Cannabis Sales again Hit Record, Illinois AG calls for Federal Rescheduling

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales declineBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected]As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to reclassify the substance. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency... Read More.

Aud Becomes New Associate Judge

Wednesday, January 3 by Nicole Behnke

Denton W. Aud has been sworn in as the newest Associate Judge in the Second Circuit.After serving White County as the State's Attorney for many years, Judge Aud is ready for this new adventure. "I'm extremely humbled and thankful for the confidence that the... Read More.

Second Amendment Advocates to Host Town Hall in Carmi Ahead of January 1st Deadline

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Firearm owners concerned about the upcoming January 1st deadline to register firearms are invited to a town hall on Wednesday, December 27th. Valinda and Mike Rowe, local Second Amendment advocates along with a handful of others say they’ll be offering the latest update and... Read More.

ROMP Festival Line-Up

Tuesday, December 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Organizers of the annual ROMP Festival in Owensboro have announced the festival's lineup for 2024.The headliner of 2024's show will be Dierks Bentley, a Grammy-nominated country music artist.Officials with the festival say a diverse array of artists will join Dierks Bentley in 2024.Other acts... Read More.

SIC’s Fall Enrollment Growth Near Pre-COVID Levels

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

End of the term enrollment data shows Southeastern Illinois College is nearing pre-COVID enrollments after a successful fall that ended with nearly 600 more students than compared to Fall 2020. “This is great news for SIC and our region,” said retiring president, Dr. Jonah Rice.... Read More.

Country Music Star Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry will headline the Carmi Eclipse Fest

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

Tri-State News

Tuesday, November 28 by WROY-WRUL News

(Springfield, IL) -- An online auction is underway for unclaimed property in Illinois. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the auction will run through Friday. Items being auctioned include an American Eagle gold coin proof set, a man's 14-karat brushed white gold ring with... Read More.

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Officer Involved Shooting at Evansville Airport

Monday, November 20 by WROY-WRUL News

Vanderburgh County – Saturday morning, November 18, at approximately 12:22 a.m., Evansville Police, Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, and Indiana State Police responded to the Evansville Regional Airport reference to a male allegedly threatening airport personnel with a knife. When officers arrived, they encountered the... Read More.