State News

Gallatin County Board Member Takes Aim at Fowler, Regional Port District and Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal; Scates Responds

Friday, February 23 by Jc Tinsley

Some in Gallatin County are furious after the latest social media post from board member Warren Rollman. In it, Rollman suggests State Senator Dale Fowler is corrupt, calling him a bedfellow of the Shawneetown Regional Port District and Scates Group Intermodal River Terminal. Rollman... Read More.

Atteberry named the 2024 Egyptian Region Elementary Principal of the Year

Monday, February 12 by Nicole Behnke

The 2024 PrinciPal Region Winners were announced, with Amy Atteberry claiming the 2024 Egyptian Region Elementary School Principal of the Year Award. Lacey Moore nominated Atteberry for this prestigious award and shares some thoughtful words. “Mrs. Amy Atteberry has been in education for twenty-seven years,... Read More.

Motor Fuel Tax Funding Questions Creating Bump in the Road for County Highway Department

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

With 164 miles of roadway to upkeep and the price of material skyrocketing, it’s a challenging time for White County Highway Engineer Brian Ray. He took to social media recently to show a Motor Fuel Tax funding comparison from 2007 and 2023. It’s essentially... Read More.

Two Hamilton County Men Arrested for Storming the Capitol

Thursday, January 18 by Nicole Behnke

Two men from McLeansboro have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.Justin LaGesse, 37, and Theodore Middendorf, 36, both of McLeansboro, are charged in a criminal complaint filed in... Read More.

New State Task Force Aims to Promote State’s Underground Railroad History

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

First meeting took place Tuesday By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force met for the first time Tuesday to begin devising a strategy for sharing, growing and celebrating the history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois. The task force was created... Read More.

As Recreational Cannabis Sales again Hit Record, Illinois AG calls for Federal Rescheduling

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales declineBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected]As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to reclassify the substance. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency... Read More.

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Aud Becomes New Associate Judge

Wednesday, January 3 by Nicole Behnke

Denton W. Aud has been sworn in as the newest Associate Judge in the Second Circuit.After serving White County as the State's Attorney for many years, Judge Aud is ready for this new adventure. "I'm extremely humbled and thankful for the confidence that the... Read More.

Second Amendment Advocates to Host Town Hall in Carmi Ahead of January 1st Deadline

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

Firearm owners concerned about the upcoming January 1st deadline to register firearms are invited to a town hall on Wednesday, December 27th. Valinda and Mike Rowe, local Second Amendment advocates along with a handful of others say they’ll be offering the latest update and... Read More.

ROMP Festival Line-Up

Tuesday, December 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Organizers of the annual ROMP Festival in Owensboro have announced the festival's lineup for 2024.The headliner of 2024's show will be Dierks Bentley, a Grammy-nominated country music artist.Officials with the festival say a diverse array of artists will join Dierks Bentley in 2024.Other acts... Read More.

SIC’s Fall Enrollment Growth Near Pre-COVID Levels

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

End of the term enrollment data shows Southeastern Illinois College is nearing pre-COVID enrollments after a successful fall that ended with nearly 600 more students than compared to Fall 2020. “This is great news for SIC and our region,” said retiring president, Dr. Jonah Rice.... Read More.