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Despite Production Drop, White County Remains State Oil King in 2025

Friday, February 13 by Jc Tinsley

Despite production dropping by more than 100,000 barrels in 2025, White County continues to top the list of top oil producing counties in the state and by a large margin. Of the 43 counties that produced oil in 2025, White County lifted more than... Read More.

Rep. Severin, Fellow House Republicans Warn of Summer Energy Cost Crisis, Offers Solutions to Expand Energy Production Capacity

Wednesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

House Republican members of the Illinois House Energy & Environment and Public Utilities Committees held a Capitol news conference Tuesday to warn of a coming summer energy cost crisis and offer solutions to expand energy production capacity. The Republicans held the press conference after last... Read More.

White County Still Reigns Supreme for Oil Production in Illinois

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Despite producing more than 98,000 fewer barrels of oil in 2023 than 2022, White County oil producers still pumped more crude than the next three counties combined. That’s according to details released through the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Annual Report. White County came in... Read More.

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Illinois Number One in Soybean Production

Tuesday, November 21 by WROY-WRUL News

The 2023 harvest has confirmed it: Illinois is still No. 1 in states that produce soybeans. Early summer drought conditions did not portend well for the 2023 harvest. But the rains finally fell on Illinois, particularly in August when the soybeans need it the most. “The... Read More.

Bubbling Under…Cast and Crew Preparing to Make a Splash in Carmi League of Arts Summer Production

Monday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

It’s T-minus 26 days until opening night for the Carmi League of Arts summer show, The Little Mermaid. Director Sherry Passmore says while practice can feel hectic, she’s confident it will all come together in time for June 16th. “Once we hit the stage this week... Read More.

Prepare to Hop in the Way Back Machine for CWCHS Spring Production

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

If a hole in the ozone layer opens over Carmi, you can blame the Carmi White County Unit 5 Drama Department. Director Sherry Passmore admits they’re using a lot of hairspray in the spring production titled “Back to the ‘80’s”. The shows will be... Read More.

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White County Still King of Oil Production According to New Report

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

White County is still the king of oil production. That’s according to the latest report from the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board detailing 2022 oil production by county in the state. More than 7.2 million barrels of crude oil were produced based on first purchaser... Read More.

White County Continues to Outpace State in Oil Production

Monday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

A new report from the Illinois Petroleum Board shows White County continues to pump massive amounts of oil from the ground, more than the next 3 counties combined. The annual report from the IPRB shows White County produced more than 2 million barrels for... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi White County High School Drama Production – Aladdin

Monday, November 15 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Jc sits down with Sherry Passmore, Drama Department Head for Carmi White County High School and also student directors and choreographer, Sloan Barbre, Abigail Rettinghaus, and Kinsey Willis ahead of this weekend's production. Tune in for... Read More.

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White County Leads State in Oil Production; IPRB Helping Educate Students on Industry

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

There’s plenty of talk about renewable energy and White County is even getting two solar farms. But the idea that petroleum is going away anytime soon is simply a farce according to Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Executive Director Seth Whitehead. The IPRB runs a Petro... Read More.

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Despite Production Drop, White County Remains State Oil King in 2025

Rep. Severin, Fellow House Republicans Warn of Summer Energy Cost Crisis, Offers Solutions to Expand Energy Production Capacity

White County Still Reigns Supreme for Oil Production in Illinois

Illinois Number One in Soybean Production

Bubbling Under…Cast and Crew Preparing to Make a Splash in Carmi League of Arts Summer Production

Prepare to Hop in the Way Back Machine for CWCHS Spring Production

White County Still King of Oil Production According to New Report

White County Continues to Outpace State in Oil Production

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi White County High School Drama Production – Aladdin

White County Leads State in Oil Production; IPRB Helping Educate Students on Industry

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