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Thursday, October 26 by WROY-WRUL News

(Effingham Co., IL) -- The National Transportation Safety Board is revealing its initial report of the deadly ammonia tanker crash last month in Effingham County. The multi-vehicle crash happened September 29th on U.S. Highway 40 near the town of Teutopolis. The NTSB found that... Read More.

Tristate News

Monday, October 23 by WROY-WRUL News

HOSTAGE RELEASE The long nightmare in captivity for an Illinois mother and daughter taken by Hamas during its deadly attack on Israel has come to an end. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that the two were released to the Red Cross and are back in... Read More.

Local Businesses Among Those Awarded Small Business Grants for B2B Restaurants, Hotels and Arts

Monday, October 9 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced the conclusion of it’s Back to Business (B2B) Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in over 500... Read More.

Severin Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect Private Data of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

As a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the firearms and magazine ban signed by Gov. Pritzker in January 2023 works through the judicial system, State Rep. Dave Severin is co-sponsoring legislation that would protect the private information of law-abiding gun owners. HB 4150 would require... Read More.

IRPB Bringing Oil Focus to Carmi on Eve of Corn Day

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

Corn won’t be the only Carmi export celebrated this week. The Second Annual Illinois Basin Celebration will be hosted in Carmi on Friday from 9am – 4pm at the 404 Seed Station. Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Director Seth Whitehead says he expects more than... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – State Senator Terri Bryant

Friday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with State Senator from the 58th District, Terri Bryant. We'll talk DCFS Director Marc Smith's resignation, energy including solar, the Harmony Way Bridge and much more. Listen in for the latest. Read More.

Illinois State Police Identify Vehicle and Individual Involved in U.S. Highway 40 Fatal Crash

Thursday, October 5 by Jc Tinsley

With information provided by the community, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation has been able to identify the vehicle and driver believed to be involved in the September 29, 2023 crash just outside of Teutopolis that resulted in five fatalities and... Read More.

Deadly Crash in Effingham County

Monday, October 2 by WROY-WRUL News

(Effingham Co., IL) -- Illinois State Police continue to investigate a deadly crash in Effingham County involving a semi truck carrying seven-thousand gallons of ammonia. Authorities say the tanker was involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 40 near the town... Read More.

Gallatin County Farm to Table 2023

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Windhorst Files Legislation Aimed at Stopping Criminal Child Fentanyl Exposure

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

In an effort to reduce incidents of exposure of children to fentanyl, House Republican Leader State Rep. Patrick Windhorst has introduced legislation that takes aim at those who expose children to the deadly substance. HB 4151 would create two new criminal offenses: fentanyl-related child... Read More.