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MADD, IDOT, ISP, local police team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation shares a common goal with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Illinois law enforcement – to eliminate impaired driving. As the unofficial end of summer approaches, MADD, IDOT, the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state... Read More.

Tree Planting Held in Memory of Carmi’s Trudy Jacobs

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2020) -- A memorial service for Trudy Jacobs was conducted at the Southeastern Illinois College David L. Stanley Center Thursday, Aug. 27.Dr. Jonah Rice, SIC president, welcomed guests and Jacobs’ family members. Larry Busch, former Carmi High School principal and... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in July in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with five metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

llinois Department of Public Health Highlights Importance of Getting Tested Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Administration has Increased Testing Capacity to Average of 50,000 a Day SPRINGFIELD – Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinois residents of the importance of... Read More.

Pritzker Ignores Family of Slain State Trooper, Releases Inmate Involved in Trooper’s Murder

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – The Governor’s pattern of decisions surrounding the state’s prison system harms public safety in Illinois, according to State Representative Darren Bailey.“The latest decision by the Governor to release one of the inmates involved in the murder of Illinois State Trooper Layton... Read More.

RLC BREAKS GROUND ON MONUMENTAL “HUB” PROJECT

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2020) — Months of fundraising have paid off for the Rend Lake College Foundation as the college broke ground on a major addition and renovation project for the Learning Resource Center.The construction phase of the Hub campaign is underway as... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, September 1st, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Jim Brown of Brown & Roberts Inc. will discuss and council will consider a possible 2020 CGBD Public Infrastructure Grant Application, approval to renew existing... Read More.

Two White County Residents Among Four New CoViD Cases Announced Thursday by Egyptian Health Department

Thursday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 27, 2020, of four Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a male, in his teens, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 30’s, at home and in... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois Unemployment Inches Better Month Over Month in July; Still Far Off 2019 Levels

Thursday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment in the 9 southeasternmost counties of Illinois continues to improve, but still remains a far cry from year ago numbers. The average unemployment rate amongst White, Hamilton, Gallatin, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Saline, Hardin, & Pope Counties for June of 2020 was 11%. For... Read More.

SI SUPRT Virtual National Night Out October 6th; Assistance Needed

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In 2019, SI SUPRT (Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment) Council planned and held a National Night Out event in Eldorado to promote goodwill between citizens and law enforcement. It was a hit they wish they could do again! However, because of... Read More.

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MADD, IDOT, ISP, local police team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’

Tree Planting Held in Memory of Carmi’s Trudy Jacobs

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in July

llinois Department of Public Health Highlights Importance of Getting Tested Amid Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Pritzker Ignores Family of Slain State Trooper, Releases Inmate Involved in Trooper’s Murder

RLC BREAKS GROUND ON MONUMENTAL “HUB” PROJECT

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Two White County Residents Among Four New CoViD Cases Announced Thursday by Egyptian Health Department

Southeastern Illinois Unemployment Inches Better Month Over Month in July; Still Far Off 2019 Levels

SI SUPRT Virtual National Night Out October 6th; Assistance Needed

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