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ISP to Begin Patrolling Regions of Illinois Under COVID-19 Restrictions for Violations

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are going to be actively patrolling the regions of the state under COVID-19 restrictions looking for violations. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday afternoon that ISP would focus on finding businesses that disobeyed the state mandates, first offering "guidance" and then... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Hemp Theft

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Craig Poole and White County Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves were notified of a theft that occurred from James McKinney’s hemp field located at 479 Co. Rd. 1925N in Enfield. James followed the suspect vehicle, a silver vehicle bearing Illinois passenger plates... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates a Couple of Burglaries Tuesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary report Tuesday morning from Louis M. Hagler of Cape Girardeau, MO.Hagler advised, at 10:51 PM Monday, the alarm for the building located on the south side of his property at 925 East at 2400 North... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 White County Deaths and 18 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 22 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). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the families.Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 21,... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports Two New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:1 Female in their 20’s 1 Male in their 30’sTo date:There have been 119 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a... Read More.

Farm Bureau Directors Oppose Sales Tax Increase

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, at their October 19, 2020 meeting, expressed their opposition to the 1% public safety sales tax proposed for White County. After careful consideration of the potential revenue impact as well as the current state of the... Read More.

WVC receives IGEN award for solar project

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College has been awarded an Illinois Green Economy Network’s sub-award for its proposed solar project at the college’s Industrial Studies building. The college has been awarded $150,597 to complete the project.The award funds were made available through the Renewable... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Announces Ten New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 20, 2020, of ten Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 40’s, case status in... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Teen Driver Crash Fatalities Down 74%

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

During National Teen Driver Safety Week, White encourages parents to talk to teens about safe driving behaviors Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that teen driver deaths are down 74% since 2007. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), since White’s efforts to... Read More.

RMTD Offering Rides to the Polls for General Election

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls at no cost, to all residents of the RMTD service area for the general election taking place Tuesday, November 3.Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes throughout... Read More.