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Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 P.M., preceded by a Police Committee Meeting. Old business on the agenda includes the demolition of abandoned properties, Animal Control Ordinance #890, Ordinance #886 Amending the Traffic Code, racing, sport, and hobby vehicles, and the Natural... Read More.

Wabash Christian Village Employee of the Month July 2020

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Congratulations Issie Bryant! Issie was elected Employee of the Month for July 2020. Here is what her co-workers had to say about her: “Issie goes above and beyond and she doesn’t hesitate to stop along her way to help others. She always has a smile on... Read More.

POSTAL EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH STEALING MAIL

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A federal grand jury for the Southern District of Illinois has returned on indictment charging Brittany Freeman, 27, of Johnston City, Illinois (Williamson County), with four counts of theft of mail by a postal service employee.Freeman worked as a mail carrier for the Goreville post office.... Read More.

FIRST MID COMMITS $20,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MATTOON, IL — First Mid Bank & Trust was recently awarded $20,000 in grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic. Today, the bank has announced that the awarded grant funds... Read More.

RLC OFFERS FREE GOOGLE IT SUPPORT COURSE IN FALL 2020

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 9, 2020) — Want an opportunity to break into the information technology industry? Rend Lake College is offering a free Google IT Support Professional online class for interested students residing within the state of Illinois. The class will begin on Sept.... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Receives $2.1 million for a 3-year campaign; Engage2Change Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has launched a new public and professional awareness campaign to remind everyone about the importance of reporting suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons ages 60 and older and persons... Read More.

IDOT: Mowing Operations Taking Place Throughout State

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Motorists urged to stay alert and slow down when encountering crews SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that seasonal mowing operations have resumed throughout the state. Motorists should be prepared to slow down, put down the devices, avoid all distractions and... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan Regarding Removal of Douglas Portrait and Statue

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants to remove a statue and portrait of a prominent Democrat in Illinois’ history who owned slaves. Madigan said he wants to pass a resolution to replace the portrait of 19th Century Illinois politician Stephen Douglas with a... Read More.

Rep. Severin to Host Free Prescription Drug Drop Off in Marion

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION – State Representative Dave Severin will join with members of the Marion Police Department for a free prescription drug drop off event at the Marion Police Department, 1001 W. Deyoung, Marion, Illinois, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.Residents are invited to drop off expired... Read More.

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Emerson and Gwaltney Waive Prelim; Pre-Trial and Jury Trial Dates Set for Defendants in Concealment of Homicide Case

Thursday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

"Justice for Chase…Justice for Chase...Justice for Chase..." Those were the cries of between 35 and 50 family, friends and supporters as law enforcement officers took 30 year old Richard Emerson and 42 year old Troy Gwaltney back to their cells at the Saline County Detention... Read More.