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Billboard for Proud Boys Hate Group Removed in Southern Illinois after Public Pressure

Wednesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary The recruiting billboard for a right-wing extremist group, the Proud Boys, was removed in Clinton County after an outpouring of outrage. The advertising company that put the billboard up near a high school... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 20, 2025

Wednesday, August 20 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap The Carmi-White County Junior High Baseball and Softball teams traveled to Eldorado yesterday afternoon. The Lady Bullpups came away with a 13-4 victory. Maci Martin, Auriana Goff, Abbie Sauls, Emma Ricketts, Anna Girten, Sophia Johnson, Alaina Gaddis, and Brinkley Moore all picked... Read More.

Election Lawyers, Obama Alumni Renew Illinois Redistricting Reform Push

Tuesday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Former federal officials are backing an effort to reform the state legislature’s redistricting process. Congressional districts would be unaffected. Illinois’ state Senate map gives a partisan advantage to Democrats, and its House map... Read More.

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Three Men Arrested by White County Sheriff Deputies

Tuesday, August 19 by Nicole Behnke

Freddie Swift of Grayville visited the White County Jail on August 13th to inquire about an active warrant. To his surprise, he did have one. The warrant was issued for his Failure to appear in court on the charge of Driving while License Revoked.... Read More.

Billboard Promoting Far-Right Group Proud Boys Springs up in Southern Illinois

Tuesday, August 19 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary A billboard promoting the Proud Boys, a right-wing extremist group, has been put up near a high school in Clinton County in southern Illinois. The group, which has been labeled a hate... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – August 19, 2025

Tuesday, August 19 by Cole Carter

WROY/WRUL Local Sports Recap - 8/19/2025 The Carmi-White County Boys & Girls Golf teams were in action yesterday afternoon at the Carmi Country Club. The Bulldogs defeated NCOE & Edwards County by a final score of 155-172-173. Cayden Holloman finished 1st overall shooting a 37. Gabe Winkleman &... Read More.

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Township Tables the Only Agenda Item

Monday, August 18 by Nicole Behnke

Carmi Township met for a short meeting this week, with only one item on its agenda. At the July meeting, a significant policy was established for the Township vehicles, ensuring that they are exclusively used for Township business by all elected and Township officials. The... Read More.

Grayville Man Charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty for Sealing and Killing Six Puppies in Cooler

Monday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

A Grayville man is facing a charge of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals after police there found a cooler with six dead puppies inside. Officers were dispatched to a home on Spring Street just before 5pm Saturday in reference to a report of individuals fighting. Upon... Read More.

Man Out on Parole Behind Bars for Same Crime; Slew of Other Charges

Monday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

A man recently released on parole for violation of an Order of Protection is back behind bars this morning. McLeansboro Police say it was just after 4am this (Monday) morning when they were dispatched to an address where the homeowner said she was watching... Read More.

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Carmi Police Make Arrests; All Three Area Men Out on PTR

Monday, August 18 by Jc Tinsley

A 65-year-old Crossville man is out on court ordered release from the States Attorney’s office following his arrest by Carmi Police late last Thursday. Officers pulled over John Peterson of 4th Street in Crossville near Airport Road at about 10:30pm Thursday. He was arrested... Read More.

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Local Sports Recap – August 20, 2025

Election Lawyers, Obama Alumni Renew Illinois Redistricting Reform Push

Three Men Arrested by White County Sheriff Deputies

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Township Tables the Only Agenda Item

Grayville Man Charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty for Sealing and Killing Six Puppies in Cooler

Man Out on Parole Behind Bars for Same Crime; Slew of Other Charges

Carmi Police Make Arrests; All Three Area Men Out on PTR

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