WTYE News
Thursday Accident on Route One Kills Two
(Undated) -- A two-vehicle accident yesterday claimed the lives of both drivers. According to Crawford County Sheriff, Bill Rutan, at around 4:18 p.m. twenty-year-old Kaden Meek of Lawrenceville was southbound on Route One when he crossed the center line and collided with thirty-five-year-old Braden Doersam of Robinson...
Jun 12, 2026
City of Robinson Looking for Flag Sponsors
(Robinson) -- The City of Robinson will hold a "Flag Fundraiser" today at City Hall to help replace and refresh the American flags that proudly line Main Street during patriotic holidays. Robinson Mayor, Mike Shimer, says flag sponsorships are $50 each. He says your contribution will help continue this beauti...
Jun 12, 2026
Local Officers Participate in Torch Run for Special Olympics
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department completed its leg of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics yesterday. According to a post on the RPD's Facebook page, they were passed the torch by Chris Robbins and Jesse Stephens with IDOC. RPD officers carried it from Robinson to Oblong and passed the torch to Oblong ...
Jun 12, 2026
Keep Cool During the Heat of Summer
(Undated) - While we are forecast to enjoy "resort temperatures" this weekend, the recent blast of hot weather should serve as a reminder to be careful during the heat of summer. The Crawford County Health Department reminds the public of some basic summer safety tips. Stay inside during the hottest parts of ...
Jun 12, 2026
Gas Prices Continue to Slip Lower
(Undated) -- Gas prices continue to move lower. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $4.09 a gallon, down a penny from Monday. Drivers here in the Land of Lincoln are paying a statewide average of $4.40 a gallon, down twelve cents from Monday. Across the Wabash in Indiana, the ...
Jun 12, 2026
WTYE Sports
Three RHS Players Named to 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections
(Robinson) -- A trio of Robinson Maroons baseball players made the 2026 Little Illini Conference All-Conference Selections. Graysen Brown was named 1st Team. Gunner Hoalt was named 2nd Team and Braylon Murray was an Honorable Mention. The Maroons wrapped up the season with a loss against Newton in the 2A Effingham Regi...
Jun 08, 2026
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...
May 28, 2026
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...
May 28, 2026
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
WTYE Obituaries
Gene Huguet
Gene Huguet, 82, of Hutsonville, Illinois, passed away June 6, 2026, at Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Robinson, Illinois. Gene was born April 4, 1944 in Urbana, Illinois, to Frank and Dolly Huguet. He grew up in Ludlow, graduated from Rantoul Township High School, and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Education f...
Jun 12, 2026
Dennis Fay Jennings
Dennis Fay Jennings, age 79, died February 15, 2026 while visiting a friend in Lincoln City, Oregon. Dennis was a resident of Chicago for 55 years. He was born in Oakland, California on June 26, 1946. His parents were Benjamin Fay Jennings and Retha Edna (McDaniel) Jennings. He was a graduate of Palestine High School i...
Jun 09, 2026
Bo Brotherton
Bo Brotherton, 70, of Oblong, IL, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Indiana University Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 8th, at the First Christian Church of Oblong. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Ra...
Jun 05, 2026
Robert Neal Estep
Robert Neal Estep, 55, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 15, 1970, in Sullivan, IN, the son of Robert and Diana (Davis) Estep. Though his life began in Indiana, Neal grew up in Robinson, IL, where he graduated from Robinson High School in 1988. From there, Neal continued hi...
Jun 04, 2026
Entertainment News
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