New Haven Boil Order Lifted
The boil water order for the entire Village of New Haven has been lifted. It was lifted late Friday morning.
Author: WROY/WRUL Staff
City of Carmi to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing
The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday April 20, 2020.Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 am. The process should take approximately 6 weeks.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. The City of... Read More.
Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery Following Thursday Afternoon Fight
A 50 year old Carmi man, Timothy L. Roberts, is behind bars in the White County jail, following a report of a physical fight Thursday afternoon at the apartments located at 203 6th Street in Carmi. CPD spoke with David Whetstone about what had... Read More.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund
To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial relief... Read More.
Rep. Bailey: Move Illinois Forward; Reach to Heaven for Help
Louisville – Illinois has been so focused on addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that we’ve literally heard nothing about our future, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. Bailey said the situation is such a huge challenge he’s calling for a Statewide Day of Prayer.“I... Read More.
Illinois’ Credit Rating Nearly Junk
Illinois’ credit rating is one ding away from junk status. Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings lowered the state’s lowest-in-the-nation credit rating to “Triple B Negative” based on their expectation that the state will have difficulty navigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects. Two other ratings... Read More.
Southern Illinois Legislators Announce “Southern Illinois Strong” Drive Online Fundraiser to Benefit Regional Small Businesses Harmed by COVID-19 Crisis
MARION – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to cause economic hardship for small business owners across the State of Illinois and throughout the United States, Southern Illinois’ legislative delegation are endorsing a new “Southern Illinois Strong” t-shirt fundraising drive. State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and... Read More.
Martin Named SIC 2020 Outstanding Teacher
HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 16, 2020) - Kim Martin, Southeastern Illinois College mathematics instructor, has been chosen by a vote of her peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020.The award’s criteria include at least three years of full-time employment;... Read More.
IDHS to Close Remaining Local Office Lobbies as Covid-19 Peaks in Illinois; All Benefits Remain Available
Consumers still urged to stay home; all benefits applications fully available by phone and online; local staff responding by phone and will continue handling local emergency assistance needsCHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is taking another step to protect its... Read More.
Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks
CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker announced Tuesday he is suspending laws that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets as part of consumer debt collection proceedings. This step protects the use of the stimulus money for food,... Read More.
