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Jesse White Encourages Consumers to Participate in Money Smart Week

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White encourages consumers to participate in Money Smart Week, a weeklong free virtual event designed to help people manage their personal finances and avoid fraud.“For many years, Money Smart Week has brought financial literacy and has offered valuable information... Read More.

White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on April 26, 2021 from 5-7pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi. Students participating in the class this year learning how to run their own business through a variety... Read More.

Prater Arrested on White County Warrant Thursday

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

28 year old Jordan L. Prater, of Carmi, was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Office Thursday evening on a White County Warrant for Aggravated Assault. He was taken to the White County Jail, where bond was set at $250 cash.

Job Search Party is May 18 in Mt. Vernon

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Job seekers are invited to the annual Job Search Party, hosted by Rend Lake College, from 3 – 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at the Doubletree in Mt. Vernon. The free event will bring potential employees in front of a variety of employers. Face... Read More.

Give blood with the Red Cross During National Volunteer Month

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(April 7, 2021) — With no substitute for blood and no way to manufacture it, volunteer donors are essential for hospital patients in need of transfusions. During National Volunteer Month this April, the American Red Cross is celebrating the blood, platelet and plasma donors... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,739 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record 154,201 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in one day SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,739 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 34 additional deaths.Cook County: 1 male 30s, 1 female 40s, 2 females 50s,... Read More.

WVC’s FRESH Receives Two Donations

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College’s FRESH food program received two donations from community partners over the past two weeks.On March 23, the WVC Faculty Association donated to FRESH, and on April 6, the Mount Carmel Elks Lodge donated to the program. On Tuesday, March... Read More.

Aerīz Donates $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to Establish Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Program

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ANNA, IL - Cannabis cultivation company aerīz, which has a production facility in Anna, Illinois, has donated $70,000 to Shawnee Community College to establish a cannabis industry workforce training program that will provide employment opportunities for southern Illinois residents. “When I talk to community leaders the conversation always... Read More.

Elastec Releases New Product: Bottle Boom

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Elastec is excited to announce Bottle Boom in the fight against trash and debris. Bottle Boom is a vinyl sleeve that can be filled with collected litter bottles to provide flotation. Once the boom is full, it can be deployed in a small ditch... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 4 Saline County COVID Cases Thursday

Friday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 4 Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 male in his teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 60’s 1 male in his 60’s To... Read More.