Shaver Arrested for DUI, Speeding, and Aggravated Battery Following High Speed Chase

Thursday, August 6

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Two Grayville Police Department patrol vehicles were damaged Tuesday night in a high-speed pursuit that reached 100 miles per hour. Police say Timothy L. Shaver was eventually taken into custody, and he was taken to the White County Jail on several charges, including DUI,... Read More.

Back to Court: Rep. Bailey Wants Pritzker Held in Civil Contempt

Thursday, August 6

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Louisville, IL. – Governor J.B. Pritzker has continually ignored a valid court ruling that his COVID-19 Executive Orders after April 8, 2020 are null and void, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. “This isn’t about some political battle between me and the Governor, it’s about... Read More.

3 New COVID Cases in Wayne County, Two in Edwards, 1 in Hamilton, and 8 in Jefferson Along With 2 Deaths Wednesday

Thursday, August 6

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According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield... The Wayne County Health Department announced three additional cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 55. 19 cases were active, with one person hospitalized. Edwards County announced two additional cases Wednesday to bring its total... Read More.

10 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Reported Wednesday in Southeastern Illinois

Thursday, August 6

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Six New Cases of COVID-19 in Southern Illinois Announced Tuesday

Wednesday, August 5

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According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield... The Wayne County Health Department announced one additional positive case of COVID-19 yesterday afternoon- a male in his 30s. The department says the county had 52 total cases and 17 active cases, with one person hospitalized. Edwards... Read More.

NJCAA names 33 RLC athletes, 4 teams as Academic All-Americans

Wednesday, August 5

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First-Team Academic... Read More.

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month

Wednesday, August 5

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Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month “Wave Away the Waiting” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at www.LifeGoesOn.com. Nationally, people of color comprise 59 percent of the waiting list for organ transplants; however, this year... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Reminder About the Importance of Vaccinations During COVID-19

Wednesday, August 5

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD – Although school will look different this year because of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), whether it’s remote learning, in the classroom, or a hybrid, kids should still receive their routine vaccinations. Vaccines help protect children from diseases... Read More.

Fiber Arts Show at Hise Museum Opens Aug. 18

Wednesday, August 5

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HARRISBURG, Ill. (Aug. 4, 2020) -- The long-awaited Fiber Arts Exhibit will be opening at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College Tuesday, Aug. 18. This show will run through Friday, Dec. 4.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT ALBION CANNABIS CULTIVATION PLANT

Wednesday, August 5

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Carmi, IL – On Monday, August 3, 2020, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) – Zone 8 Agents were called to the Ataraxia Cultivation Plant, off Illinois Route 130 on the south end of Albion, IL to investigate a break-in and... Read More.

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