State News

Local Businesses Among Those Awarded Small Business Grants for B2B Restaurants, Hotels and Arts

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced the conclusion of it’s Back to Business (B2B) Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses...

Severin Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Private Data of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

As a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the firearms and magazine ban signed by Gov. Pritzker in January 2023 works through the judicial system, State Rep. Dave Severin is co-sponsoring legislation that would protect the private information of law-abiding gun owners. HB 4150...

IRPB Bringing Oil Focus to Carmi on Eve of Corn Day

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Corn won’t be the only Carmi export celebrated this week. The Second Annual Illinois Basin Celebration will be hosted in Carmi on Friday from 9am – 4pm at the 404 Seed Station. Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Director Seth Whitehead says he expects more than...

Open Line ON DEMAND – State Senator Terri Bryant

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with State Senator from the 58th District, Terri Bryant. We'll talk DCFS Director Marc Smith's resignation, energy including solar, the Harmony Way Bridge and much more. Listen in for the latest.

Illinois State Police Identify Vehicle and Individual Involved in U.S. Highway 40 Fatal Crash

Thursday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

With information provided by the community, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation has been able to identify the vehicle and driver believed to be involved in the September 29, 2023 crash just outside of Teutopolis that resulted in five fatalities...

Deadly Crash in Effingham County

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

(Effingham Co., IL) -- Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly crash in Effingham County involving a semi truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia. Authorities say the tanker was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 40 near the town...

Gallatin County Farm to Table 2023

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Windhorst Files Legislation Aimed at Stopping Criminal Child Fentanyl Exposure

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce incidents of exposure of children to fentanyl, House Republican Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst has introduced legislation that takes aim at those who expose children to the deadly substance. HB 4151 would create two new criminal offenses:...

Good News for Senior Drivers

Wednesday, September 27 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois drivers ages 75 to 78 do not need to take an annual driving test to renew their license, a change made during the pandemic and now the Illinois Secretary of State wants to make that permanent.Citing statistics showing accidents for that age group...

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

A former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for his role in a high-speed 2007 crash that killed teenage sisters has requested a delay in the hearing on whether his driving privileges should be restored. Capitol News Illinois