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Illinois Students Advance to National Finals in Cybersecurity Challenge

Testament to State’s Commitment to Advancing STEAM ProgramsSpringfield, IL - Girls across Illinois, despite the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have persevered in their cybersecurity learning through the Girls Go CyberStart (GGCS) program. Out of the 385 girls from Illinois that... Read More.

Shimkus’ Art Contest Winner Influenced by Coronavirus

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARYVILLE, Illinois – Reflecting the trying times we are enduring, an oil painting titled "War Paints" by Red Hill High School's Lydia Higgins has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for the 15th District of Illinois, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15)... Read More.

City of Carmi to Hold Public Hearing Tonight at 5:30 PM

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Browning Arrested by Carmi Police for Driving on a Suspended License

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tarynn L. Browing, 22, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon. She was stopped on Route 1 just south of Carmi for Driving on a Suspended License. She was released at the scene on a Notice To Appear.

Rep. Bailey Calls for Investigation into Personal Information Breach at IDES Web Site Over 5 Days

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – It has come to the attention of State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) that over the first five days of the new Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) application program to file for unemployment benefits, personal information involving the... Read More.

Stewart Street Reduced to One Lane Today (Wednesday 5/20)

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Stewart Street will be down to one lane today (5/20) between Burrell Street and Illinois Street due to the Marguerite Street project. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience.

ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES REQUIRED TO ALLOW SUPPORT PERSONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released new guidance to help families support their loved ones with developmental disabilities. Persons with disabilities can rely on reasonable accommodations in Illinois hospitals during their treatment, which is more important than ever during the COVID-19... Read More.

State of Illinois Announces Illinois Connected Communities Grants to Assist Communities with Expanding Broadband Access and Use

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grants Will Help Communities Build Capacity for Remote Learning, Work from Home and Other Essential Elements of Digital Access During the COVID-19 PandemicSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband today announced the new Illinois Connected Communities grant program designed... Read More.

Open Session Hirings From Monday Night’s School Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A follow-up to Monday night’s Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board meeting…During the closed session the Board made the following unanimous hiring decisions…Kim Owen was reassigned from a Junior High School Social Studies Teacher to a Junior High School English Language Arts Teacher for... Read More.

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Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met in regular session last night, back at the village building and practicing social distancing.Mayor Tom Harbour said the Rend Lake Conservancy District decided that due to the coronavirus, they would hold up raising water rates by 3.5% until August... Read More.