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Couple Identified in Apparent Murder Suicide out of Crossville

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Coroner has identified the couple who died Saturday in Crossville. Chris Marsh tells WROY/WRUL News Mary Lou Lahman and her husband Lewis died of gunshot wounds in an apparent murder suicide. An autopsy was performed on Wednesday in Champaign. Mrs. Lahman... Read More.

White County Board Covers Copious Amount of Ground at February Meeting

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

An hour and 45 minutes. It’s lengthy for a board meeting, but when you only meet as a board once a month, it’s also important to give yourself time to discuss important matters avoiding a breeze through of decisions with at times, weighty impact. ... Read More.

White County Unit of Salvation Army Announces Totals for 2022 Campaign

Wednesday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

The results are in from the White County Salvation Army Unit’s 2022 Red Kettle Campaign. Sheryl and Mike Blazier along with Mike Knight say the total raised from the various groups who participated was $26,592.22. Since October, the White County Unit has assisted 46... Read More.

Representative Dave Severin Joins Other Republican Legislators to Address Rising Energy Costs

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

Several downstate Republican legislators joined together at the Capitol Tuesday calling for action to address the rising cost of energy impacting Illinois families and businesses. Gathering a day before the Governor’s 2023 Budget and State of the State Address, the legislators said providing long-term relief... Read More.

Newly Signed Laws Include Creation of Tourism Districts, Criminal Justice Reforms

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinois[email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed 15 bills into law, tackling policy areas from tourism to prison reform and making it easier for people previously convicted of felonies to legally... Read More.

South Walnut Closed to Traffic Beginning Wednesday Morning

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

South Walnut Street will be closed between Main and Robinson Streets on Wednesday, February 15, beginning at 7am and lasting until water systems repairs are complete. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

Carmi PD Make Three Arrests Monday

Tuesday, February 14 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is free after her arrest Monday morning. 28 year old Shelby Holloman of 6th Street was arrested on Stewart Street near 5th at 11am Monday. A Carmi PD officer noticed her on bike and says he knew she was wanted on a White... Read More.

ISP Investigating Deaths in Crossville Saturday

Monday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Officials aren’t yet ready to release the names of two Crossville individuals found dead Saturday afternoon. Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 officers were called in by White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss. White County Coroner Chris Marsh says autopsies will be... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – One Step Up with Somer Helwig

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, dance studio owner Somer Helwig sits down with WROY/WRUL News Director Heather Rice to preview what she's bringing to town with One Step Up. Tune in for all the details. Read More.

Newly Unsealed Documents Reveal Further Depths of Abuse at Choate

Friday, February 10 by Jc Tinsley

By BETH HUNDSDORFERCapitol News Illinois& MOLLY PARKERLee Enterprises Midwest[email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Lee Enterprises, along with Read More.