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Despite Two Decades of Education and Enforcement, Drivers Still Failing Scott’s Law

Friday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] For a moment, Illinois State Trooper Alex Womack was flying, tumbling in mid-air, alternately seeing sky then ground. He doesn’t remember hitting the road. He regained consciousness and realized he had been... Read More.

Former Wayne City Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges

Tuesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

A former Wayne City police chief appeared in federal court Monday and admitted to selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit. Read more at Former Southeastern Illinois Police Chief Faces Federal Charges – WRUL-FM Anson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive, pleaded... Read More.

A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News courtesy of Capitol News Illinois The administration’s research funding and DEI cuts present an existential threat to regional public institutions like Southern Illinois University, the economic backbone of the conservative rural region it serves. By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] (Editor’s note: This... Read More.

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Local Politicians Celebrate Women’s History Month by Honoring Important Contributions from their Districts

Friday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

March is Women’s History Month. First celebrated in 1987, the designation serves as an observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Two local legislators took time on the House Floor in Springfield this week to recognize important... Read More.

Severin Likes Coal; Local Representative Taking Reins as House Republican Spokesperson on Energy and Environmental Committee

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

State lawmakers are gearing up to address several energy-related issues during the spring legislative session. State Representative Dave Severin is taking the reins as House Republican Spokesperson on the House Energy and Environmental Committee. Capitol News reports they’re likely to consider new energy efficiency... Read More.

Windhorst Says Ethics and Corruptions Reform Needed; Local Cases and Investigations We’re Following

Wednesday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fresh off a fresh corruption trial, the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee held their first meeting of the new legislative session Tuesday afternoon. State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis is the House Republican spokesperson on the committee, and gave comments on the issues... Read More.

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White County Remains Oil King by Wide Margin in 2024

Thursday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

White County continues to lift major oil reserves from the ground and outperform other counties throughout the state in production. A new report out today from the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board shows White County actually increased its production to the largest total since 2020,... Read More.

Five Big Obstacles to Opening Child Care Facilities in Rural Illinois

Friday, January 24 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL Though the state faces a critical child care shortage, the government has not made it easy to open new facilities. These are the biggest roadblocks for providers. By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership... Read More.

Former Southeastern Illinois Police Chief Faces Federal Charges

Thursday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News... By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois Phillip Brown called his motorcycle Elvira: Mistress of the Night – the custom 2000 Harley Davidson he built with flames licking the black tank and fenders, plenty of chrome and a $5,000 motor. That motorcycle is now... Read More.

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How Much Will You Save from Illinois Grocery Tax Repeal?

Thursday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wondering just how much you and your neighbors will save at the grocery store once the statewide grocery tax ends? A new report from the Illinois Policy Institute suggests Carmi shoppers would save about $127,303 if local government doesn’t institute their own stop gap. The... Read More.

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Despite Two Decades of Education and Enforcement, Drivers Still Failing Scott’s Law

Former Wayne City Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges

A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Local Politicians Celebrate Women’s History Month by Honoring Important Contributions from their Districts

Severin Likes Coal; Local Representative Taking Reins as House Republican Spokesperson on Energy and Environmental Committee

Windhorst Says Ethics and Corruptions Reform Needed; Local Cases and Investigations We’re Following

White County Remains Oil King by Wide Margin in 2024

Five Big Obstacles to Opening Child Care Facilities in Rural Illinois

Former Southeastern Illinois Police Chief Faces Federal Charges

How Much Will You Save from Illinois Grocery Tax Repeal?

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