WTYE News
Today is Election Day
(Undated) -- It's election day. In the Illinois governor's race, incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker faces Republican challenger Darren Bailey. Illinois Lieutenant Governor, Juliana Stratton, and Don Tracy are looking to replace veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Five Illinois congressional races are up for grabs. Locally, t...
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CMH To Offer Medicare Lunch and Learn Events
(Undated) -- Medicare open enrollment continues, and Crawford Memorial Hospital is offering some help navigating the options. They will be offering two more "Lunch and Learn" events to help answer your questions and offer guidance. That was CMH Director of Marketing, Becky Ruppel. She says those planning to a...
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Gas Prices Drop with a Warning
(Undated) -- The biggest weekly gas price drop in months comes with a warning. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, average gasoline prices fell in nearly every state over the last week, while diesel declined in most, as refinery maintenance wraps up and seasonal demand continues to fade w...
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One New Name Added to Jail Roster
(Undated) -- One new name was added to the roster of the Crawford County Jail yesterday. According to jail records, Gregory Hampton was booked into jail on a charge of Violation of an Order of Protection. Suspects booked into the Crawford County Jail are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Ameren Offering "Non-Residential Hardship Program"
(Undated) -- Ameren is offering small business owners some relief on their utility bills. Small businesses and non-profits facing financial challenges in Ameren Illinois' service territory may be eligible for energy assistance. The utility's manager of customer assistance, Kim Bond, says they are promoting a "Non-...
6h ago
WTYE Sports
Lady Panthers Fall in Regional Championship
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers Volleyball Team's season came to an end last night. The girls fell in straight sets to Farina, 25-11, 25-17, in the Regional Championship. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the Lady Panthers had a great season, finishing with a 19 and 17 record. She says she is very thankful for the sen...
Oct 30, 2026
Lady Panthers Advance to Regional Campionship
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers picked a playoff win over Lawrenceville last night, 21-25, 25-16, 25-21. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says she is unbelievably proud of this team. She says the Lady Panthers played with passion. They all had one goal and that was to win. With the win, the girls improved to 19-16 on the ...
Oct 29, 2026
Lady Maroons Roll to Win Over Flora
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Maroons Volleyball Team picked up a straight-sets win over Flora yesterday, 25-15, 25-12. Head Coach, Sydni Bailey, says the girls struggled a little to find their rhythm early in the first set, but eventually settled in and started getting Eva Brashear the ball. Bailey says Brashear did a gr...
Oct 27, 2026
Lady Panthers Pick Up Regional Win
(Oblong) -- The Oblong Lady Panthers picked up a straight-sets win over Dietrich last night in first-round regional action, 25-18, 25-15. Head Coach, Pam Johnson, says the Lady Panthers had a very well-played game. She says they are a very talented team with all the components to carry them into this postseason. With t...
Oct 27, 2026
Panthers Win, Maroons Fall to Wrap Up 2026 Football Season
(Undated) -- The high school football season is over following weekend action. The Oblong Panthers wrapped up their 2026 season with a 42-38 road win over St. Thomas More. With the win, the Panthers finished the season 2-7. Elsewhere on Saturday, the Robinson Maroons got rolled in Round One of the IHSA Playoffs, fallin...
Oct 26, 2026
WTYE Obituaries
William Thomas "Tom" Burke Sr.
He William Thomas "Tom" Burke Sr., 78, of Monticello, IL, died on October 25, 2026, at LaBelle of Danville in Danville, IL. Tom was born on May 28, 1948, in Monticello, IL, to Walter and Helen (Thomas) Burke. He served his country in the United States Army. Tom enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He...
Oct 29, 2026
Michael D. "Mike" Pethtel
Michael D. "Mike" Pethtel, 66, of Robinson, IL, passed away on October 23, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Mike was born on July 12, 1960, in Robinson, IL, to Duane Pethtel and Jean Currie. He grew up in Gary, Indiana, before moving to Crawford County, where he made his home. He worked ...
Oct 27, 2026
Entertainment News
John Rich says Kathy Hochul is 'running over' NY farmers with renewable energy agenda
John Rich's country song "Dear Kathy" takes aim at Governor Kathy Hochul over renewable energy policies he says are silencing upstate New York farmers.
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'Homestead' star Bailey Chase says California vaccine plans were 'final straw' that drove family out of LA
Bailey Chase reveals the proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate that drove his family from California to the mountains of North Carolina five years ago.
Nov 2, 2026
'DWTS' judge Carrie Ann Inaba speaks out on lift controversy after Val Chmerkovskiy suspension
Carrie Ann Inaba revealed she and Jenna Johnson "hugged it out" after the lift rule controversy and Val Chmerkovskiy's suspension from "DWTS."
Nov 2, 2026
Chris Pratt went from living in a van to Hollywood stardom after chance encounter changed everything
Chris Pratt recalls the moment Rae Dawn Chong walked into Bubba Gump Shrimp Company and offered him a role that launched his Hollywood career.
Nov 1, 2026
Michael Douglas says Jack Nicholson 'has disappeared' from the Hollywood spotlight
Michael Douglas claims Jack Nicholson is enjoying "walking around in his slippers" after essentially disappearing from Hollywood following 2010 film.
Nov 1, 2026
Music News
Mick Jagger Praises Sam Fender's Rolling Stones Cover
Cover of "You Can't Always Get What You Want" features in U.K. Christmas advertisement
2h ago
The Chicks Postpone Los Angeles Concert Hours Before Showtime Due to Illness
The trio were set to take the stage at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre
13h ago
Bruce Springsteen Backs Abdul El-Sayed for Senate: 'A Fighter Against the Corrupt'
The Democrat is facing off against MAGA Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan
14h ago
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Drop My Chemical Romance Lawsuit, but War of Words Rages On
The cheer squad filed the dismissals Monday but added wording that still upset concert giant Live Nation
15h ago
Justin Timberlake to Drop a Docuseries Featuring Janet Jackson Discussing Super Bowl Debacle
The four-part Apple TV series will cover the infamous 2004 "wardrobe malfunction" during the halftime performance
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