First Meeting of 2024 for CWC School Board

Wednesday, January 17 by Nicole Behnke

Scott Mareing reports..For about twenty minutes, District Transportation Director Will Knight reviewed the district’s transportation fleet. He recommended for the 2024-25 school year, purchasing four regular school buses, one special education bus, one ¾ ton suburban with a towing package, and one ¾ ton... 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... 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... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – January 17, 2023

Wednesday, January 17 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap Brought to you by: The Region’s Premiere Eatery, Deep South, on Marshall in McLeansboro Jessica Cook and the ProRehab Team. Keeping you at your best on and off the court. The Carmi-White County boys basketball team defeated Harrisburg last night 66-57... Read More.

Goodwin Apprehended

Tuesday, January 16 by Nicole Behnke

28-year old Dakota Goodwin was arrested on January 11 when White County Sheriff Officers, who were assisted by two US Marshall’s, found Goodwin living in a camper on a dead end country road.Goodwin was taken into custody for two outstanding White County warrants: one... Read More.

Public Notice: Fuel Bids Being Accepted

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

The various departments of the White County Government, White County, Illinois, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and diesel fuel for the year beginning March 1, 2024 and ending February 28, 2025. All fuel tanks are located at the fuel... Read More.

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White County Cheering for a Cure Set for another Big Year

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

Now in it’s 11th year, White County Cheering for a Cure is still picking up steam. The organization raised about $35,000 in 2023 after taking a couple years off due to CoViD complications. That $35,000 is the most the crew has raised since the... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Exec Director

Tuesday, January 16 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Executive Director Kelly Northcott and President Abby Weiss of the Carmi Chamber of Commerce. The organization is actively hunting it's next Executive Director. Tune in for more on the position, Kelly's time... Read More.

Childers Arrested

Tuesday, January 16 by Nicole Behnke

18-year-old Emma Wiggins-Childers was arrested on January 14 for domestic battery. Police were called to Wiggins-Childers' Oak Street home at a quarter after 9pm Sunday night. She allegedly committed the crime against a 19 year old white male. Carmi Police booked and transported her... Read More.