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Shawnee National Forest to Open Majority of Campgrounds and Restrooms

HARRISBURG, IL. June 9, 2020 –On Thursday, June 12, 2020, the Shawnee National Forest will open some campgrounds and restrooms. For a full list of open areas and other up-to-date information, please visit the Shawnee National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee and Facebook Read More.

SIC Announces Reopening of Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study in August

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2020) – Based on the state of Illinois’ plan to restore child care centers, Southeastern Illinois College is planning to reopen the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study Aug. 3 to its smallest students. Unfortunately, numbers will be severely limited to... Read More.

First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31, 2020 from River Forest, Illinois,... Read More.

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Ricketts Turns Herself in to Carmi Police Tuesday on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

26 year old, Ashley L. Ricketts, of Carmi turned herself in to Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. She bonded out to $150 cash.

Abell Served Arrest Warrant for Felony Violation OOP

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Joseph D. Abell, 29, of Norris City was served an arrest warrant by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon for felony Violation of an Order of Protection while incarcerated at the White County Jail. He is currently being held on $2,000 bond.

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FAMILY CLINICS OFFERING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS STARTING JUNE 11th

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro) – McLeansboro Family Clinic and Carmi Family Clinic will offer free sports physicals to incoming Hamilton County, Carmi White County and NCOE high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors starting June 11th on every Thursday and Friday by appointment only. Sports physicals must be completed by June 26th. To participate,... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Hold Public Hearing and Special Council Meeting Monday Night

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night for a Public Hearing in regard to a Downstate Stabilization Grant at 6:45 p.m. followed by a Special City Council Meeting.Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City... Read More.

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Would Like to Invite you to S.T.I.R

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join us on June 20th in downtown Carmi for S.T.I.R.What is S.T.I.R? It is an event for our local business owners to get revenue going again! We would like to line downtown Main... Read More.

New City of Carmi Smartphone App Available

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard is pleased to announce the City of Carmi has a new smartphone app available. One may find it under “cityofcarmi.app” in Google Playstore and “City of Carmi” in the Apple Store.The app provides information about the City of Carmi, local businesses,... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night via Conference Call

Wednesday, June 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council held their regular monthly meeting last night by conference call due to the coronavirus.During a 30 minute executive session, the council accepted the resignation of Leroy Browning as fire chief and the announced the hiring of Jim Morris as the... Read More.