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JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DONATES FIREARMS AND FUNDS TO RLC CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Oct. 19, 2020) — Students studying criminal justice at Rend Lake College will benefit from some new equipment and additional funding thanks to a recent donation from Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard.Bullard’s office donated $1,000 for criminal justice scholarships at the college... Read More.

Lawmakers take to the road to talk taxes, reform, and the future of Illinois

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Reps Chris Miller, Darren Bailey, Blaine Wilhour, and Brad Halbrook launch Restore Illinois statewide bus tour Xenia, IL – This week several lawmakers will hit the road to rally voters and talk about the important issues facing the State of Illinois.The Restore Illinois Statewide Bus... Read More.

Carmi Christmas Elves, Inc. and Carmi Chamber of Commerce announce Christmas Home Decorating Contest

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Christmas Elves, Inc. and the Carmi Chamber of Commerce are teaming up a to bring you the first ever Merry & Bright Christmas Lights Home Decorating Contest!This contest will be in conjunction with Christmas Lights of Hope and will begin the weekend of... Read More.

It’s a White County Christmas Decorated Storefront Window Contest Announced

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that it is taking entries for its annual, It’s a White County Christmas Decorated Storefront Window contest.This friendly competition beautifies the stores of White County and helps remind everyone of the spirit of the season. All... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Announces 10 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 19, 2020, of ten Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 50’s, at home and in isolation a male, in his 50’s, at home and... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports Nine New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Monday

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of nine additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:1 Male in their 20’s 2 Female in their 30’s 1 Male in their 30’s 1 Female in their 50’s 1 Male in their 50’s 2 Female in their 60’s 1 Female in their 70’s To date:There have been 117 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

New Restrictions for Southern Illinois Beginning Thursday

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new restrictions Monday for a region of southern Illinois and raised concerns about the spread of COVID-19 across the state.Pritzker said Region 5, which includes Carbondale, Marion, and Harrisburg, had reported a 7-day positivity rate of 8% or more for... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board to Meet Tonight at 7:00 PM

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. Guidance from the Illinois Departmentof Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will be followed. This includes: Attendees... Read More.

Registration for Spring Semester at WVC Now in Progress

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel— Wabash Valley College is now scheduling registration appointments for the upcoming spring semester.To make an appointment, call WVC Student Services at 618-262-8641 or email [email protected]. Current students may also contact their advisor to register.The Spring schedule is available at www.iecc.edu/schedules. The spring... Read More.

Crossville Man Turns Himself In Saturday on White County Warrant

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Nicholas S. Voelker of Crossville turned himself in Saturday afternoon to the White County Sheriff’s Department on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving While License Suspended charge. Voelker was taken into custody and is being held... Read More.