Local News

Carmi Chamber Awards First Ever Business Grant

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc Tinsley for TOC News MediaA Carmi newspaper plans to hire a photographer now that they’ve become the first winner of a Carmi Chamber of Commerce Business Grant. Steve Hartsock, GM for S&R Media, the parent company of the Carmi Chronicle... Read More.

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Variant Reported in Illinois

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases January 22-25

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 9 additional positive cases of COVID-19 January 22nd-25th. They include… 2 female children 2 females in their teens 1 male in his 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday Night

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC News MediaThe Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night. Commissioner James was the only member not present.The meeting opened with approval of the Consent Agenda, followed by the Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Sharon Waldon reports one... Read More.

Forensic Falcons Win Team, Individual Gold at RAFL 5

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 25, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned top team honors this weekend at Region IV-Affiliated Forensic League (RAFL) Tournament 5, claiming gold in overall competition and individual events and silver in debate. Facing 16 top forensic teams from as far... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Hamilton County Bi-Centennial with Andy Rubenacker

Monday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

In this Open Line On Demand, Jc Tinsley sits down with Hamilton County Bi-Centennial Co-chair Andy Rubenacker. The committee will kick off the year long celebration with proclamation signing with Hamilton County Board Chairman John Chapman, McLeansboro Mayor Dick Deitz, and Hamilton County village... Read More.

Verbal Altercation Leads to Carmi Man’s Arrest Saturday Afternoon

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

42 year old Bobby Hancock, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday, just after noon, for Disorderly Conduct and Intimidation, following a call for service to the area of the 500 block of 5th Street for a verbal altercation between two females. Mr.... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Tours Fairfield Community High School; Good Example on In-School Learning

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) was provided a tour of Fairfield Community High School last week by Superintendent and Principal, Mrs. Jill Fulkerson. Mrs. Fulkerson stressed the importance of in-person learning and how the school is providing proper support during these challenging times. “I agree... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION INVESTS OVER $3 MILLION IN COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS AND OTHER SUPPORTS TO HELP ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESSES ACCESS PPP AND FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State steps up small business supports to help more reach funds available through new round of PPP, forthcoming EIDL Advance and Shuttered Venue Operators grant programs SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments by the State of Illinois to help more small businesses... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Rate Up, Jobs Nearly Unchanged in December

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate increased +0.7 percentage point to 7.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were nearly unchanged, down -2,500 jobs in December, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.