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New Poll Shows Apparent Two Horse Race for Illinois GOP Nomination

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

Courtesy of Illinois Radio Network: A new poll of voters in the Republican race for Illinois governor shows a new leader. A survey by Fabrizio, Lee and Associates, which was commissioned by the political action committee People Who Play by the Rules, shows Darren Bailey at... Read More.

Carmi Council Will Again Look for new Trash Bids; Expects Water Projects to Begin Next Spring

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The search for a potential new trash pickup service for the City of Carmi continues. Carmi City Council was forced to again authorize the Mayor to seek bids with amended requirements. Mayor Jeff Pollard explainsDan Hansen, manager of Bulldog Systems was on hand and... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Learns Electricity Rates Expected to Soar

Wednesday, June 8 by Jc Tinsley

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session Monday night for an hour and a half. Scott Mareing was there and has this report… Rob Wielt (Wilt), Senior Energy Management Consultant with Affordable Gas and Electric spoke to the board members about their... Read More.

WRUL News2Go June 7th, 2022

Tuesday, June 7 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Tuesday, June 7th, 2022.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/wrul-news2go-june-7th-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Johnston Arrested for Driving without License and Unlawful Display of License Plate Monday

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi woman is free on bond following her arrest on Illinois Street Monday morning. Carmi PD say they pulled over 49 year old Tracy Johnston of 5th Street and eventually arrested her for driving without a valid license and also unlawful display of... Read More.

Eldorado native serves at Naval Air Technical Training Center

Tuesday, June 7 by Jc Tinsley

By Lt. Omari Faulkner, Navy Office of Community OutreachPetty Officer 1st Class William Respondek, a native of Eldorado, Illinois, serves the U.S. Navy at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola, Florida.Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st ClassBryan Niegel, Navy Office of... Read More.

White County PD Weekend Report

Monday, June 6 by Blake Seely

The White County Sheriff’s Department took a signed complaint at around 4PM last Sunday for Theft Over $500. Michael Smith, Facility Superintendent at Consolidated grain and Barge in Enfield, advised that on May 30th someone had stolen a fuel transfer pump from a work... Read More.

WRUL News2Go June 6th, 2022

Monday, June 6 by Blake Seely

Blake Seely delivers the top stories for Monday, June 6th, 2022.https://soundcloud.com/jc-tinsley/wrul-news2go-june-6th-2022?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Posey County Councilman Arrested Saturday Following Altercation

Monday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

We're waiting for more answers about the fight that landed a county councilman in Posey County in jail. It happened Saturday night at Councilman Aaron Wilson's home in Poseyville. Police say Wilson was fighting with another man. The Indiana State Police say no one... Read More.

Mistaken Identity Leads to Arrest of Crossville Man

Monday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Crossville man is behind bars following a case of mistaken identity that ended up fortuitous for Carmi law enforcement. It was just after 2pm Friday when Carmi PD were alerted to a possible wanted subject. Officers located 32 year old Anthony Crawley of... Read More.