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SIC Earns 15th Model Illinois Government Championship

Thursday, March 6 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College has etched its name into the record book by capturing its third consecutive Model Illinois Government (MIG) championship when it was named, “Outstanding Large Delegation” on Sunday. This marks SIC’s 15th State Championship in 21 years and second three-peat in eight years. The win... Read More.

New Student Government Leaders at SIC

Tuesday, October 1 by Nicole Behnke

Southeastern Illinois College will inaugurate its 2024-25 Student Government members on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in a ceremony to induct new members and swear in officers. This year’s Student Government consists of 17 representatives from across Southern Illinois, providing a voice for... Read More.

White County Government – Checkpoint on Petitions Ahead of March Deadline

Thursday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

A White County Board that has been under fire for years could potentially see some new faces depending on how this year’s election goes. With only weeks left before petitions are due to be turned in, some races are shaping up ahead of the... Read More.

Local Government Meetings Upcoming

Monday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

In local government, several meetings are set to take place this week. The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board will gather this evening at 7. The board will be looking to renew its agreement with the Carmi PD for a School Resource Officer... Read More.

Busy Week Ahead for Local Government

Monday, April 19 by Jc Tinsley

A busy week of local government is ahead of us. It all gets underway this evening with a Grayville City Council public hearing tonight. The public hearing is in regards to the 2022 budget and will be followed by a special meeting to approve... Read More.

State of Illinois Receives $124 Million from Federal Government to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Additional funding will build on state’s equity focus and help reach underserved communitiesSPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois will receive an additional $124 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to further expand its robust COVID-19 vaccination program, including more... Read More.

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White County Board Public Hearing Devolves into Disappointing, Ugly Display of Local Government Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

It’s difficult to come up with a word or even a phrase that’s fit for broadcast journalism to describe what occurred immediately following the White County Board meeting Tuesday night at the White County courthouse. It was billed as a Public Hearing to discuss... Read More.

FACTORY MANAGER AT USP-MARION PLEADS GUILTY AFTER HIDING OUTSIDE PAYMENTS FROM GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Benton, Ill. – Shawn E. Whitecotton, 49, of Herrin, Illinois, pleaded guilty today to a two- count felony information charging him with making false statements on government forms. As part of his guilty plea, Whitecotton admitted concealing from the federal government thousands of dollars... Read More.

SIC Student Government Sponsors SIC Learning Commons

Saturday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Student Government is supporting the renovation of the SIC Learning Commons area with a generous $500 donation.The SIC Learning Commons houses the Melba Patton Learning Resource Center, Online Learning & Educational Technology department, and the Dana Keating Student Success... Read More.

State Government Offices and Schools Closed Today For Columbus Day

Monday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Don’t expect to get anything done with state government today, it’s Columbus Day. The official state holiday is one of twelve state holidays where most state government operations take the day off. The average number of paid holidays across all sectors in the U.S.... Read More.