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Egyptian Health Department Reports 37 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 23, 2020, of 37 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, in his teens, at home and in isolation a female, in her 20’s, at home and... Read More.

51 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties increases from 34 last week SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 51 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or... Read More.

White County Supervisor of Assessments Responds to Criticisms

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Much has been made of the delay in White County taxes. Aside from a prepared statement from White County Supervisor of Assessments Terry Abell, the only words shared about the situation have been by others and have mostly been accusatory or at the very... Read More.

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White County Ambulance Service Gets to Meet the Man They Saved

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

On Christmas Eve 2019, White County Ambulance personnel had to dig deep and work for more than an hour to save the life of Larry Frashier. Ten months later, he (and his loved ones) are going to bat for the Public Safety Referendum, convinced... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following Public Hearing at Seven

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday night, following a Public Hearing concerning the sale of property at 7:00 PM.Following reports from the Treasurer, Police Chief/Utility Manager, City Attorney, Commissioners, and the Mayor, and a review of the temporary Executive Powers and Disaster Declaration, an... Read More.

Darnell Sentenced to 30 Months in IDOC in White County Court Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 42 year old Robbie W. Darnell, of Equality, to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony, Reckless Homicide, after a contested sentencing hearing that began Monday afternoon... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports Two Deaths and 27 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of two White County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Both were residents at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… a male in his teens a female in her 30’s a female in her 40’s a female in her 70’s To date: There have been 123 lab-confirmed positive... Read More.

Cookies During COVID? Yes, Please!

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Oct. 22, 2020) -- Cookies are far more than just baked treats for Hillary Hall. Cookie-making is an art form. Hall, a resident of Harrisburg, has started her own cookie baking and decorating business from scratch. (Pun intended.) While it really wasn’t her intention... Read More.