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IEMA Highlights Flood Safety Awareness Week

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States. Flooding can cause more damage in the United States than any other weather-related event and is also one of America’s most underrated killers, causing nearly 90 fatalities per year. As part of... Read More.

Congresswoman Mary Miller to Oppose Latest Federal Gun Control Measure – H.R. 8

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Washington, D.C. – On the heels of approving massive new restrictions on law enforcement that effectively “defund the police,” the far-left leaders of the House are now pushing additional, unenforceable gun control legislation that will only hurt law abiding citizens and won’t make communities... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)2 females in their 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 2 females in their 60’s Gallatin County (1)1... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 female in her 70’s To date: There have been 770 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 749 people have... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council met last night in its regular monthly session.At the beginning of the busy meeting, Mayor Dick Dietz complimented the city workers on getting the power back on, as well as the fire and police departments and everyone that helped out,... Read More.

Illinois Taxes Highest in the Nation

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois now has the dubious honor of having the highest taxes in the United States, according to an analysis by personal finance website WalletHub, which looked at state and local taxes, income taxes, real estate taxes, sales and excise taxes, and vehicle property taxes... Read More.

House Bill 724

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A bill in Springfield would grant “conservator of the peace” powers to all members of the Illinois General Assembly. After Illinois state representatives and senators completed a law enforcement training course, House Bill 724 would allow them to:· Arrest or cause to be arrested,... Read More.

House Bill 168

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House Judiciary-Criminal Committee approved a bill this week that could prohibit certain Illinoisans from owning pets.House Bill 168 would target owners who aggressively harm animals or violate dog fighting and entertainment pet rules. They would be banned from owning an animal for... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Team Loses Tuesday to Harrisburg

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

R H E Harrisburg 15 12 2 Carmi 9 9 3LP: Wade SaulsNoah Sweeny 2-2 Lane Buchanan 1 Run Caleb Seibers 2-3 2 Runs 1 RBI Cal York 1-4 1 2B 3 RBI Gia Berekashvili 1-3 1 Run Landon Niehaus 1-2 1 Run Will Ledford 1 Run Zack Roark 2-2 1 2B 2... Read More.

Scott Kittinger Fundraiser this Saturday, March 13th, at the Carmi Elks Lodge

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A fundraiser will be held this weekend for life-long Carmi resident, Scott Kittinger, who is battling cancer. The fundraiser will begin Saturday (March 13) with a vendor fair from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Carmi Elks Lodge, 217 East Cherry Street. Saturday... Read More.