The Tribune-Star Jun 23, 2013 Jun 23, 2013 Updated Aug 6, 2014 The fiery gas flares illuminated the night sky over Oilfield during Illinois’ oil boom. “There were so many flares, it looked ...

A Carmi man is dead following an oil field accident Monday.  White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has issued a release saying ...

The fourth annual Illinois Basin Celebration, an event held in appreciation of oil field workers will be held today in Carmi. The event recognizes the efforts of the more than 4,000 Illinois Basin oil ...