WTYE News
Unit 2 Board Has Light Agenda for Tonight's Meeting
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Unit 2 Board meets tonight, and they have a light agenda. In "New Business," the board will consider approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, renewal of Robinson High School's IHSA membership for 2026-2027, and the renewal/extension of the administrators' employment. The Robinson ...
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Palestine Unit 3 Board Meets Today
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets today. On the agenda under "New Business" are the IHSA and IESA memberships for Fiscal Year 2026, fuel and trash bids, and the employment of volunteer Junior and Senior High Track Assistant Coaches and Sub Cook and Sub Custodian. The Palestine Unit 3 Board meets...
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Unit 1 Board Meets Tonight
(Hutsonville) -- The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board meets tonight. They are set to approve the "Consolidated District Plan," membership to IHSA and IESA, the OPAA contract renewal, the Air Evac payroll deduction option, and the 2026-2027 School Calendar. The Hutsonville Unit 1 Board meets tonight at 6 p.m. in the H...
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Handful of New Names Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- A handful of new names have been added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail. According to jail records, on Friday, Wesley Steckler was booked on charges of Theft Under $500 and Theft Over $500. Also, on Friday Justin Bachelor was booked into jail on a charge of Domestic Battery. On Saturday, Slater St...
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Primary Election is Tomorrow
(Undated) -- The Primary Election is coming up tomorrow, and the Republican ballot is going to be a hot item. On the Republican ballot are two of the most hotly contested races in the County. Incumbent Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, is facing opposition for the Republican nomination from challenger, Crawford Coun...
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WTYE Sports
LOVC Announces Boys All Conference Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Boys Basketball. Two members of the OPH Wildcats have earned honors. Riley Blank and Caden Goodwin both earned 1st Team honors.
Mar 13, 2026
Three RHS Lady Wrestlers Advance in Postseason
(Robinson) -- Three RHS Lady Maroons wrestlers participated in the IWCOA State Series over the weekend. Head Coach, Hilary Maxwell, says three girls participated in the Heyworth Sectionals. Maxwell says Dasia MacCracken, Madison Siler, and Alexis Inboden are all advancing to the IWCOA State meets this weekend. MacCrack...
Mar 09, 2026
Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle Named to LIC "All-Conference Team"
(Robinson) -- The Little Illini Conference has announced the "All-Conference Team" for Girls' Basketball. From Robinson, Leah Correll and Zoe Tuttle were named First Team All-Conference and Lillie McDonald was named "Honorable Mention."
Mar 06, 2026
Listen to the Regional Championship Tonight
(Robinson) -- The Regional Championship will be played tonight at Robinson High School. Number one-seeded Teutopolis will face off against number five seed Newton. T-Town advanced with a 50-43 win over Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. Newton hung on for a 67-58 win over Salem to advance. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Pregame on 101...
Feb 27, 2026
Two OPH Players Named to LOVC 1st Team
(Undated) -- The LOVC has announced its All Conference Team for High School Girls Basketball. Two members of the OPH Lady Wildcats have earned honors. Gena Kidwell and Alyssa Tipton both earned 1st Team honors. The Lady Wildcats finished the season 14-16 overall, 5-1 in the LOVC.
Feb 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
Allen Kent Phillippe
Allen Kent Phillippe, 83, of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 12, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital in Robinson. Born on February 22, 1943, in Robinson, he was the son of Kent & Elizabeth "Betty" (Rich) Phillippe, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his brothers, Philip Edward (Patty...
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Harold A. Knecht
Harold A. Knecht, 87, of Davenport, FL, formerly of Robinson, IL, passed away on March 10, 2026, at the George C. Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale, FL. Born on April 20, 1938, in Casey, IL, he was raised on the family farm in Annapolis. It was a kind of upbringing that gave him a love for hard work and a life spent...
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Entertainment News
Oscars 2026: Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Alessandra Ambrosio and more stun on Vanity Fair silver carpet
Hollywood's biggest stars turned heads at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar After Party with daring fashion choices. See Jessica Alba, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman and more.
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George Clooney accused of 'strip-mining Americana for cash' with beer launch after move to France: expert
George Clooney's new beer brand Crazy Mountain uses cowboy imagery and "Made in America" branding, drawing scrutiny as the star builds his life in France.
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Brooks Nader and sisters stop traffic in barely-there bubble outfits during daring street stunt
Reality stars and models Brooks Nader and her three sisters strutted through New York City in coordinated bubble-covered looks, earning double takes on the street.
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A-list publicist reveals Epstein's 'baby mama' search, $100K gift: 5 bombshells from Peggy Siegal's tell-all
Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal reveals she had no problem taking Jeffrey Epstein's $100,000 gift as emails shed light on how she kept the financier connected to A-list circles.
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2026 Oscars: Winners and losers
A comprehensive roundup of the 98th Academy Awards, including the full list of nominees and winners.
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Music News
Taylor Swift Helps U.S. Vinyl Sales Surpass $1 Billion for First Time Since 1983
According to the RIAA's year-end report, vinyl sales, in units, increased from 43.4 million in 2024 to 46.8 million in 2025
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Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan on the inspiration of Courtney Love on Kurt Cobain - and how she made them "smarter"
Addressing rumours that Cobain wrote a large portion of Hole's 'Live Through This', the bassist said: "If anything, she inspired Kurt's lyrics" The post Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan on the inspiration of Courtney Love on Kurt Cobain - and how she made them "smarter" appeared first on NME.
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Ex-Kiss Guitarist Offers New Album for $2 Million or Songs Like 'Heavy Metal Poontang' for $200,000
"The buyer can choose to release the entire album in any format they desire ... vinyl, CD, or any other configuration, in whole or in part, at their discretion," Vinnie Vincent says
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Metric announce 2026 UK, European and Canadian tour with Broken Social Scene and Stars
The shows come in support of their upcoming 10th album 'Romanticize The Dive' The post Metric announce 2026 UK, European and Canadian tour with Broken Social Scene and Stars appeared first on NME.
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Metallica's James Hetfield Gets Thumbs Up From Now-Fiancée in Underwater Proposal
"She said yes!" the frontman announced in an Instagram post
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