WTYE News
IECC Celebrates Historic Success
(Undated) -- Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is celebrating historic success in its health professions programs. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Forde, IECC has seen the highest-ever pass rate in district history. Dr. Alani Frederick, IECC Dea...
Aug 29, 2025
Rodeo Organizers Highlight the "Show After the Show"
(Palestine) - Rodeo organizers are reminding the public to stick around after the rodeo for the "show after the show." The annual Labor Day Festival gets into full swing tonight with night one of Rodeo action and organizers remind everyone to stick around for post-rodeo entertainment. Jake and Mikayla will be...
Aug 29, 2025
FRSB Announces "Shred Day"
(Robinson) - If you have old documents you want to get rid of, you're in luck. According to First Robinson Savings Bank, they will be hosting a "Shred Day" at the Robinson branch parking lot in September. They say this free event is open to the community. Those interested are encouraged to bring their confide...
Aug 29, 2025
Gas Prices Tick Higher Heading into Labor Day Weekend
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up as we head into Labor Day weekend. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.21 a gallon, up six cents from a week ago. Here in Illinois, drivers are paying an average of $3.55 a gallon, up fifteen cents fro...
Aug 29, 2025
Drive Safe During Labor Day Travel
(Undated) - Labor Day is Monday and law enforcement statewide will be cracking down on impaired drivers. Authorities will be stepping up enforcement efforts with the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Labor Day campaign. In addition to looking for drunk drivers, authorities will be stepping up seat belt enforce...
Aug 29, 2025
WTYE Sports
Maroons Cruise to Week 1 Win
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons kicked off the 2025 season with a lopsided win over Charleston last night. The Maroons jumped out early and held the Torjans scoreless until the 4th quarter en route to the 41-6 win. Reese Johnson completed eight of fourteen pass attempts for one hundred yards. Johnson also carries the bal...
Aug 30, 2025
Maroons and Pioneers Begin New Football Season Tonight
(Undated) -- The RHS Maroons and Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers will both begin the 2025 football season tonight. RHS will be at Crosby Field as they host Charleston. Pre-game on 101.7 WTYE is set for 6:40 ahead of the 7 p.m. kick-off. RHS Hall of Famer, Mike Shimer, will have the play-by-play and will be joined by Reg...
Aug 29, 2025
Panthers Begin 2025 Season with a Big Win
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Panthers kicked off the 2025 football season with a dominant win over Blue Ridge. The Panthers jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. OHS was up 37-0 at the half en route to a final of 43-6. Oblong will be back in action on September 6th for a road game at Salt Fork with a 6 p.m. kick...
Aug 29, 2025
RHS Tennis Team Wins Over Casey-Westfield
(Robinson) -- The Robinson High School Girls Tennis team opened its season with a strong 7-4 win over Casey-Westfield last night. In singles play, Robinson picked up wins from Kate Rosborough, Olivia Watwood, Audrey Bradbury, and Katelyn Murrell. The Lady Maroons also claimed three of the four doubles matches. Getting ...
Aug 29, 2025
Lady Maroons Volleyball Team Improves to 2-0
(Robinson) -- It took three sets, but the RHS Varsity Volleyball Team picked up a win last night. RHS beat South Knox 11-25, 25-20, 25-23. Grace Miller led the Lady Maroons with two aces, seven digs, and twelve kills. Head Coach, Sydni Bailey, says the girls struggled. She says their communication wasn't where it shoul...
Aug 29, 2025
WTYE Obituaries
Evelyn "Joyce" Parrish
Evelyn "Joyce" Parrish, 87, of Mt. Erie, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Premier Assisted Living in Carterville, IL. Born on January 15, 1938, in Mt. Erie, she was the daughter of Samuel Allison and Addiebelle (McKay) Allison, both of whom preceded her in death. On June 26, 195...
Aug 30, 2025
James "Jimmy-B" Boyd
James "Jimmy-B" Boyd, 61, of Palestine, IL, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2025, at his home. Though he was born in Indianapolis, IN, on March 24, 1964, Jimmy grew up under the wide skies of Harlingen, TX, and he was proud of it. His childhood was as full of motion as it was memories. His sister remem...
Aug 26, 2025
Entertainment News
Prince Philip gave Kate Middleton blunt warning about surviving royal life
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'Yellowstone' star Cole Hauser reveals 'older ladies' have gotten handsy with the actor after rise to fame
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Selena Gomez wows in bridal-white bikini at Cabo bachelorette party
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Kim Novak, 92, says 'it's close to the end' as Hollywood legend reflects on leaving industry at career peak
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Jason Aldean discloses he suffered breakdown months after deadly 2017 Las Vegas shooting
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Music News
Miles Kane shares "spiritual" new single 'I Pray'
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Ash share double A-side single - including song with Blur's Graham Coxon - and announce intimate UK in-store gigs
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Lil Nas X's father says pressure to provide for his family contributed to son's "breakdown"
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'Sinners' Miles Caton kicks off Kai Cenat's latest blockbuster stream with 'I Lied To You'
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Snoop Dogg's comments addressing LGBTQ+ backlash are "fake", say reps
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