WTYE News
Brief Taste of Fall Forecast for the Weekend
(Undated) -- A brief taste of fall is forecast for this weekend. Freese-Notis Weather Meteorologist, Paul Otto, says the weekend frost will be brief. Otto says the state will have to wait until November for a consistent run of fall weather.
Oct 16, 2026
"At Home" by Best Western Breaks Ground in Robinson
(Undated) -- The City of Robinson took to social media yesterday to announce the groundbreaking of a new hotel project. According to City officials, they have received quite a few questions about the construction happening on the east side of Ruler Foods, and they're excited to announce that "At Home by Best Weste...
Oct 16, 2026
LTC Set to Participate in "Feed the Need" Food Drive
(Undated) -- Lincoln Trail College has joined with community colleges statewide for the 3rd Annual "Feed the Need" food drive. Organizers say this event serves to address food insecurity in the state of Illinois as well as provide support for students and the communities they attend college in. The drive is s...
Oct 16, 2026
CMH Set to Host Medicare Lunch and Learn Events
(Undated) -- Medicare open enrollment began yesterday, giving millions of Americans a chance to review or change their coverage for 2027. Enrollees have until December 7th to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as prescription drug coverage. Changes next year include a higher Part ...
Oct 16, 2026
Gas Prices Tick Slightly Higher Nationwide
(Undated) -- The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up a penny from Monday's average. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.32. Here in Illinois, the statewide average is up two cents from Monday to $4.71. In Indiana, the statewide average is up a penny from...
Oct 16, 2026
WTYE Sports
Oblong and Pal/Hut Fall in Friday Football Action
(Undated) -- The Oblong Panthers came up short in a nail-biter, falling to Martinsville 30-28 in Friday football action. With the loss, the Panthers fall to 1-7. They will wrap up the 2026 season next Saturday on the road at St. Thomas. Elsewhere, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers ended their season with a 54-30 loss ...
Oct 17, 2026
Maroons Wrap Up Football Regular Season Tomorrow
(Robinson) -- The 2026 regular season comes to an end for the RHS Maroons tomorrow. The 3-5 Maroons will welcome 4-4 Richland County to Crosby Field for a 1 p.m. kickoff tomorrow. Pregame on 101.7 WTYE and WTYEfm.com is set for 12:45 p.m. Under the Friday night lights, the 1-6 Oblong Panthers welcome the 3-5 Martinsvil...
Oct 16, 2026
Lady Panthers Improve to .500 on the Season
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team improved to .500 on the season with a win over North Clay, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says "Pink Out" night and a win made for a good night. She says the Lady Panthers worked hard and did not give in. With the win, they improved to 13-13 ...
Oct 14, 2026
OHS Falls to Unity Christian
(Oblong) -- In Saturday football action, the Oblong Panthers came up just short of Unity Christian in a 38-35 loss. With the loss, the Panthers now stand at 1-6. They return home this Friday to welcome the Martinsville Bluestreaks to Ron Welsh Field. Oblong will battle a Bluestreaks team coming off a 54-20 league loss ...
Oct 12, 2026
Maroons Fall in Week 8
(Robinson) -- The RHS Maroons got shut out 42-0 in Friday night football action against the Paris Tigers. With the loss, the Robinson falls to 3-5. They will wrap up the season a week from today with a 1 p.m. road contest versus Richland County. Elsewhere last night, the Palestine/Hutsonville Pioneers fell to Cerro Gor...
Oct 10, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Barbara Mae "Bobbi" Wilson
Barbara Mae "Bobbi" Wilson, born December 16, 1938, in Hurst, Illinois, and called home on October 13, 2026, in Robinson, Illinois, lived a life marked by steadfast faith, quiet strength, and a heart ever turned toward those she loved. She departed this earthly journey after a long period of failing health, y...
Oct 17, 2026
Barbara Mae Grimm
Barbara Mae Grimm of Robinson passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at age 90. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 15, 1936, to Catherine and John Hauck. Barbara is survived by her sister, Marion, of Turtle Creek, PA, and her four sons: Matt (Lynn) of New Orleans, LA, Mark (Cindy) of Robinson, John (Daniel...
Oct 17, 2026
Phyllis Neeley
Phyllis Neeley, 92, of Oblong died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 14, 2026, at 5:05PM at the Haven of Ridgeview after an extended period of failing health. Phyllis Joan Smith was born July 14, 1934, in Casey, Illinois, the first child of Darrell Wayne and Ruby (Hays) Smith. Phyllis graduated from...
Oct 17, 2026
Nancy D. Snider
Nancy D. Snider, 82, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Robinson Rehab & Nursing. Born July 1, 1944, in Paxton, IL, she grew up in Oblong and graduated from Oblong High School in 1962. She rarely wandered far from home-and she didn't really need to-because nearly everyone and everything...
Oct 16, 2026
Larry D. Cawood
Larry D. Cawood, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, IN. Arrangements are pending with the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit our flower store.
Oct 16, 2026
Entertainment News
Cindy Crawford mourns son Presley Gerber in heartbreaking tribute
Cindy Crawford called Presley Gerber a "sweet, beautiful soul" in an emotional Instagram tribute weeks after his death at a rehabilitation facility.
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Courteney Cox shows off beach body in black bikini during recent trip to Hawaii
Courteney Cox stunned in a black bikini during a Hawaii beach outing, and photos capture the 62-year-old's fit physique in the tropical surf.
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Val Chmerkovskiy suspended from 'Dancing With the Stars' over Will Smith Oscars slap reference
Val Chmerkovskiy's since-deleted TikTok appeared to reference Will Smith's Oscar slap after Carrie Ann Inaba criticized wife Jenna Johnson's routine.
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Jana Kramer says Los Angeles priced her out of the childhood she wanted for her kids
Jana Kramer reveals why she left Studio City for Nashville, giving her kids the Midwest-style childhood she cherished while growing up in Michigan.
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Poison drummer Rikki Rockett recorded messages for his kids as cancer threatened to take his tongue
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett recorded goodbye messages for his young children after doctors discussed removing his tongue to fight throat cancer.
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Music News
Taylor Swift Performs 'The Fate of Ophelia' Live for First Time at Academy Museum Gala
Singer's four-song set at star-studded event also featured "Blank Space," "Love Story," and "I Knew It, I Knew You"
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Bob Dylan Unveiled Yet Another New Guitarist, Covered Randy Newman at Tour Launch
At the first show of his Lights of Autumn European tour, Dylan played Newman's classic "Louisiana 1927," Guy Clark's "Dublin Blues," and a radically re-worked "Tangled Up In Blue"
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See Charli XCX and Chappell Roan Perform 'Boom Clap' in Los Angeles
Singer also brings out guests PinkPantheress and the Dare at Kia Forum show
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Harry Styles Enlists John Wilson for Documentary About Madison Square Garden Residency
The History of Concrete documentarian has been quietly filming singer's historic Together, Together residency since August
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Eminem Defends New Collaboration With 'Old Friend' Kid Rock: 'Not About Choosing Sides'
"Just choosing to make music," rapper says of appearing on "Heal My Faith" off Rock's faith-based LP
Oct 17, 2026
