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Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Saturday, November 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in Saline County during November. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Saturday, November 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in White County during November. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, November 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Friday, of 48 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (28)2 females under the age of 5 1 male under the age of 5 3 females in their teens ... Read More.

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WVC Closed for Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College will be closing early at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 & 27, for Thanksgiving. There will be no classes and all offices will be closed during this time. Small... Read More.

MASK UP FOXES, IF WE CAN YOU CAN TOO

Saturday, November 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – A group comprised of representatives from Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Local Emergency Management, McLeansboro Police Department, Hamilton County Unit 10 Schools and the Local Health Department is calling all Hamilton County residents to action in an effort to reduce the spread of... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Traffic Crash Friday Morning in Wayne County

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injury, early this (Friday) morning. Around 2:16, 63 year old Larry M. Vaughn, of Louisville, KY, was traveling eastbound on I-64 at milepost 115, in Wayne County, when his 2014 Freightliner Truck Tractor... Read More.

FOP Seeking Donations for Cops and Kids Christmas Program

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 249 is accepting donations for their Cops and Kids Christmas program. Due to the pandemic, the traditional shopping has been cancelled. This year the FOP members will be shopping, wrapping and delivering the gifts to the door step of... Read More.

FOUR INDIVIDUALS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

November 19, 2020Dear C-WC Unit #5 Students, Parents, Staff and Community:Carmi-White County CUSD #5 was notified on November 19, 2020 of one C-WC employee and three C-WC students who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). While we must protect the privacy of the person... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Rate Declines in October

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -3.6 percentage points to 6.8 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were about unchanged, down -1,100 jobs in October, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday with Limited Attendance

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 PM. Following a review of temporary executive powers and disaster declaration, there will be an Executive Session to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation. Old business will include continued discussion on the Liquor Ordinance Amendment, the Bulk... Read More.