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Carmi City Council Attempting for New Grant to Address Water Line Improvements Needed in Hillsdale Area

Wednesday, September 16 by Jc Tinsley

After a Fast Track grant effort failed and with another funding program pending, the Carmi City Council will make another effort to make some needed improvements to what’s come to be known as the Hillsdale water main project. Jim Brown from the engineering firm,... Read More.

RLC’S ELI GUNTER TO RECEIVE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2020) — Rend Lake College student Elijah Gunter is one of 27 individuals or businesses to be recognized by Illinois’ Governor for his dedicated volunteer service.Gunter, a Scheller native, will receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award this afternoon during a... Read More.

Shimkus Welcomes Safety Grants for Area School Districts

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is congratulating two local school districts for securing grants to improve school safety from the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) School Violence Prevention Program. Johnson County’s Vienna High School District is receiving $375,000, and Wabash... Read More.

Carmi Woman Turns Herself In On White County Theft Warrant

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

24 year old Katrina J. Madden turned herself in to the Carmi Police Department Tuesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Theft. She bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee and was released.

Allen Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Traffic Stop Tuesday

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

42 year old Joseph L. G. Allen of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police on multiple charges following a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon. Carmi Police spotted Allen driving a blue Toyota and attempted to stop him. Allen fled and was boxed in by squad... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met in its regular monthly session last night.A group of about a dozen truckers and farmers attended the meeting to make a complaint about the difficulty for them to travel the roads, especially Carl Cushman’s road and Brock Street and... Read More.

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2020 Census Deadline to be Counted Sept. 30th: Residents May Go Online to my2020census.gov

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is working with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to remind Illinois residents they need to complete the 2020 Census by Wednesday, September 30th to be counted. The Census is just nine questions and should take less than... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Hold Special Meeting at 4:00 PM Today

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Chamber of Commerce – New Executive Director

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, IL, September 15, 2020— The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of the new Executive Director, Kelly Northcott.Kelly is a Norris City native and has resided Carmi for the last 15 years. Her previous work experience includes working in... Read More.

Seven Positive COVID Cases Reported Tuesday by EHD

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 15, 2020, of seven Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation a male, in his 20’s, at... Read More.