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Robert Thies

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 2, 2026
Outlet visibility, for WOOZ - Marion, IL
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Jul 31, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Posted By: Robert Thies

    Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest (opens the original)

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    Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest Ruling finds Biden administration’s approval violated Endangered Species Act By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com A federal judge this week ordered the U.S. Forest Service to suspend a commercial logging project in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, finding the 2024 approval of the project under President Joe Biden violated the Endangered Species Act. The agency improperly approved t

  2. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Posted By: Robert Thies

    Online prostitution investigation leads to seizure of methamphetamine (opens the original)

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    WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – An online prostitution investigation has led to the seizure of methamphetamine in Williamson County. Investigators established direct electronic communication with a suspect and obtained evidence substantiating an offer to perform sexual acts in exchange for money. Investigators confirmed the suspect’s location at a residence in the 9100 block of Maneese Lane. A search warrant was obtained and executed August 27. During the search, detectives discovered evidence

  3. Article · Aug 26, 2026 · Posted By: Robert Thies

    Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center Town Hall Meeting (opens the original)

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    ANNA, Ill. (WJPF) – The town hall meeting to discuss recent changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna is happening August 26. The meeting, with Southern Illinois lawmakers and community stakeholders, will be held at the Anna-Jonesboro Community Highschool Auditorium from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The town hall is open to the general public, and Southern Illinois residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, voice their concerns, and make their voices heard about the future o

  4. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Posted By: Robert Thies

    Mt. Vernon man facing sex offender and child pornography charges (opens the original)

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    JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Mt. Vernon man is facing sex offender and child pornography charges. On August 20, 72 year old Virgil Higginson was arrested for one count Sex Offender Registration Violation and 5 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. During the investigation, officers and detectives were able to collect evidence which led to a forensic examination of electronic devices. Higginson was taken to the Jefferson County Jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.

  5. Article · Aug 19, 2026 · Posted By: Robert Thies

    Pentagon threatens to cut federal funding to universities (opens the original)

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    Thirty US universities could lose federal funding within the next few weeks unless they review and cut foreign academic partnerships the Pentagon considers a national security risk. The Pentagon said the reviews are intended to protect taxpayer-funded research from unauthorized technology transfers, intellectual-property theft and exploitation by foreign adversaries. On that list is Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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