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Gender Neutral Restroom Law Goes Into Effect Jan. 1 in Illinois

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois is about to get a lot more gender neutral restrooms. A new state law that takes effect tomorrow requires all public, single use restrooms to be labeled gender neutral. That means restrooms in public buildings and schools will need new signs. Single-gender restrooms... Read More.

Make a Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up; Law Enforcement Patrols Planned for New Year’s Holiday

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With 2019 coming to an end and Illinois motor vehicle fatalities down from last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state today reminded motorists they’ll be working overtime now through the... Read More.

Law Enforcement Preparing to Tackle Marijuana Enforcement January 1st

Friday, December 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement officials statewide are preparing to tackle marijuana enforcement once the substance becomes legal for recreational use by adults. Officials say the 600-page state law is complicated and there are many ways that people could violate it, sometimes without realizing it. Police are... Read More.

Hamilton County Law Enforcement Arrest Couple on Domestic Battery Charges

Monday, August 5 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday 08/02/2019 at 05:33AM Hamilton County 911 received a call about a male subject at 300 S. Hancock St. in McLeansboro that had been struck by his wife in a vehicle. Upon arrival Officer Kelsey Bowman spoke with Paul Nelloms who stated that... Read More.

New Law Designed to Show Property Owners TIF Fund Details

Tuesday, July 30 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law designed to show Illinois property owners how much the tax increment financing districts in their area are diverting into special funds that can be used to spur redevelopment Pritzker signed House Bill 2209 on Friday. Not all property owners... Read More.

Chandler Indiana Man Hides from Law Enforcement Under a Blanket; ;Unsuccessful

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

A blankie won’t save you from law enforcement when you’ve broken the law. 31 year old Logan Fisk of Chandler, Indiana learned that lesson the hard way Tuesday afternoon. Carmi Police and County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an apartment at 106 East Robinson around... Read More.

Local Car Dealer Reacts to Sales Tax Law

Monday, July 15 by Jc Tinsley

Local Car Dealer owners are understandably just as concerned as citizens about a new law that will apply sales tax to traded in vehicles. The law equates to as an example, if you trade in a vehicle worth $30,000 for a car worth $60,000,... Read More.

Law Enforcement from across Southern Illinois Gather for 19th Annual Summit

Friday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The 19th annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit (SICJS) was held in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on February 27 and 28, 2019. Approximately 400 criminal justice executives from federal, state, county, and local departments attended the two-day summit. The goal of the SICJS is to provide quality training... Read More.

Move Over Law Will Be Enforced

Wednesday, February 27 by Jc Tinsley

Move Over Law Will Be Enforced Illinois State Police is cracking down on drivers who violate the state’s “Move Over” law. ISP reports 10 squad cars have been hit in 2019 alone, an unusually high number.The accidents also resulted in the death of Trooper Lambert, who... Read More.

Carmi-White County Fifth Graders Thanks Law Enforcement

Friday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth Graders Thank Local Law Enforcement. Mrs. Ackerman's Carmi White County Fifth Grade Class recently visited the City County Jail here in Carmi and took along a number of items.The trip and items were all part of a giant Thank You to local law enforcement,... Read More.