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Southern Illinois Natives Reach National Audience with Independent Feature Film

Monday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

What started as a dream between two brothers in Southern Illinois has grown into a nationally released feature film. Brothers Kyler and Kaleb Cook, who grew up in Eldorado and attended both Southeastern Illinois College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, recently released their first feature... Read More.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches I-Cover Program

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is relaunching the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (I-COVER) Program to promote the early establishment of cover crops using new techniques and/or technology. IDOA secured a $7 million USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership... Read More.

Elastec in Carmi Makes Top Four of Coolest Things Made in Illinois Contest

Wednesday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

As voting opens in the final round of the 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, just four products remain in the annual bracket-style tournament held by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. The contest lets voters decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois and Carmi is in the... Read More.

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Elastec in the Top Eight of Latest “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Makers Madness Contest

Wednesday, April 1 by Jc Tinsley

The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and sponsored by... Read More.

Saline County Early Childhood Receives Grant from Birth to Five Illinois

Thursday, February 12 by Nicole Behnke

Birth to Five Illinois celebrates a $12 million funding milestone, advancing early childhood collaboration across the state. The Saline County Early Childhood Collaboration received a $12,500 grant from Birth to Five Illinois. The group improves access to quality education, resources, and support for local families. The... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce with Southeastern Illinois College and SBDC

Monday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

Lori Cox from Southeastern Illinois College and the Small Business Development Center drops by with Carmi Chamber of Commerce President Luke Sailer for this Open Line. The organizations are partnering together for some upcoming opportunities designed to help prospective, fledgling, and soaring businesses. Learn... Read More.

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Illinois Daycares in Limbo After Funding Freezes

Friday, January 9 by Nicole Behnke

Illinois has over 10,000 registered daycares, whether in-home or center-based, caring for thousands of children. On Tuesday, President Trump announced a freeze on federal child care and family assistance funds, but only for five states: Illinois, Minnesota, California, Colorado, and New York. The departments affected... Read More.

New Laws: Illinois’ Grocery Tax to End, Aquifer Protections Begin

Tuesday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News, courtesy of Capitol News Illinois Bills regulating reservation apps, single-use plastics to take effect Jan. 1 By BEN SZALINSKI & BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Article Summary Nearly 300 Illinois laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Illinois’ 1% statewide grocery tax will... Read More.

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Monday, November 17 by Jc Tinsley

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting. by Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project November 11, 2025 Khayla Evans had an intellectual disability and a history of psychiatric issues. She was charged... Read More.

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Weiss Calls in Illinois State Police to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Local Correctional Officer

Tuesday, November 11 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has requested assistance from the Illinois State Police after suspected misconduct by a local correctional officer. In a release issued Tuesday afternoon, Weiss says it was this (Tuesday, November 11th) morning while jail administration was conducting a routine review... Read More.

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Southern Illinois Natives Reach National Audience with Independent Feature Film

Illinois Department of Agriculture Launches I-Cover Program

Elastec in Carmi Makes Top Four of Coolest Things Made in Illinois Contest

Elastec in the Top Eight of Latest “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” Makers Madness Contest

Saline County Early Childhood Receives Grant from Birth to Five Illinois

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce with Southeastern Illinois College and SBDC

Illinois Daycares in Limbo After Funding Freezes

New Laws: Illinois’ Grocery Tax to End, Aquifer Protections Begin

Too mentally ill for trial, she spent months in an Illinois jail as the state looked for a hospital bed. She died waiting.

Weiss Calls in Illinois State Police to Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Local Correctional Officer

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