WTYE News
Oblong Issues Solicitors Reminder
(Oblong) -- The Village of Oblong is reminding the public that door-to-door solicitors must be approved. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, the only solicitor permit that has been issued by OPD Chief, Colton Williamson, is for CONXXUS. She says if a solicitor comes to your door without showing a "Solicitor...
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Robinson Police Welcomes New K9 "Grim"
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department recently introduced its newest officer. K-9 "Grim" is a 1-year-old German Shepard who is handled by Officer, Nicholas Fitzgerald. Officer Fitzgerald and Grim completed their 6-week Police K-9 training program last Friday. Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, says h...
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RPD Has Released Memorial Day Enforcement Numbers
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is reporting the results of its Memorial Day 2026 "Click It or Ticket" campaign. According to Robinson Police Chief, Eric Schmidt, during the campaign, officers made one DUI arrest, one Felony arrest, issued two citations for suspended, revoked, or no valid license...
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Two New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- Two new names were added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Tammy Durham was taken into custody on charges of Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Kaylee Brasfield was also booked into jail on charges of Unlawful ...
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Illinois has Received More than 100 Tornados in 2026
(Undated) -- The state of Illinois has had over 100 tornadoes so far in 2026. According to Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford, April alone saw seventy. Ford says that already in 2026, Illinois has had more tornado warnings issued than in any other year.
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WTYE Sports
Lady Maroons Season Ends in Dramatic Fashion
(Robison) -- The softball season came to an end for the RHS Lady Maroons in dramatic fashion yesterday. RHS fell to Tolono-Unity 4-3 in eight innings. RHS held a 2-0 lead heading into the top of the 7th inning when a three-run home run to left field by Karleigh Jamison gave the Tolono Rockets the lead. RHS answered bac...
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Maroons Baseball Season Comes to an End
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 7-0 in their season finale against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regional Semifinal. Felix Reynolds took the loss for Robinson, pitching four innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits, striking out one, and walking two. Gunner Hoalt, Graysen Brown, Brody Baker, and Brayden Tu...
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Lady Maroons Face Tolono Unity in the 2A Sectional Semifinal
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons will have their hands full when they square off against Tolono Unity this afternoon in the 2A Sectional Semifinal. The Lady Maroons advanced to today's contest following Friday's thrilling walk-off victory over T-Town in the 2A Regional Championship. The Lady Maroons and Tolono Unity ...
May 27, 2026
RHS Rolls to 10-0 Shutout Over OPH
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons rolled to a 10-0 five-inning shutout of the OPH Wildcats yesterday. Graysen Brown earned the win for RHS, surrendering one hit and zero runs over five innings, striking out eight and walking two. Lucas Blessing took the loss for OPH, going two and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs ...
May 26, 2026
Maroons Roll Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got on the board first and cruised to a 6-1 win over Flora yesterday. RHS got on the board in the bottom of the first inning with four runs. They added two more in the second en route to the victory. Gunner Hoalt earned the win for the Maroons, surrendering four hits and one run over seven...
May 15, 2026
Entertainment News
Kirk Cameron praises Nashville's 'good values' after ditching California over cost of living, politics
Kirk Cameron explains why he packed up and left California for Tennessee, citing progressive policies and the high cost of living in the Golden State.
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Spencer Pratt claims Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately endorsed his mayoral bid
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Grammy winner Lauren Daigle says a label exec asked why she had 'to be Christian' despite 'superstar' status
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Former Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson dubbed royal family's 'Bonnie and Clyde' as Epstein fallout grows: author
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Gayle King addresses decades-old rumors about her relationship with Oprah Winfrey
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Music News
Trump's Freedom 250 Concert Announcement Sparks Chaos Among Lineup
C + C Music Factory rapper Freedom Williams posted an expletive-adorned rant, Morris Day said it was a "no," Young MC dropped out, but Vanilla Ice says he's in. What's going on?
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Nottingham's Rock City issue statement after fire breaks out at iconic venue
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Gracie Abrams announces 2026-2027 'The Look at My Life Tour' of North America, UK and Europe
The dates include a huge four-night run at London's O2 next April and May The post Gracie Abrams announces 2026-2027 'The Look at My Life Tour' of North America, UK and Europe appeared first on NME.
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Madonna Pays Rent for Tenants of Iconic New York Rehearsal Space: 'A Much-Needed Lifeline'
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'Toy Story' creators respond to viral Taylor Swift soundtrack theory
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