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Holloway Sentenced to Seven Years in IDOC Monday

A 28 year old Old Shawneetown man, Zachery J. Holloway, was sentenced Monday in White County Court to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Class 3 felony Aggravated Battery of a victim 60 years or older plus 1 year of Mandatory... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday at the Village Office

Tuesday, June 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board met last night, back at the Village Office, after being on conference call for the last two meetings.The board unanimously approved giving Mike Ray $3,000 in TIF money to pay for half the cost for the electronic doors for... Read More.

ESGR Presents the Red, White, & Brauen Music Fest in Jasper, Indiana

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Red, White, & Brauen Music Festival, presented by ESGR, takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Jasper, Indiana. Chart-topping country music singer Craig Morgan headlines the concert set to take place at Uebelhor Toyota on 12th Avenue. Organized by Rally Point Events,... Read More.

SIGN UP FOR VIRTUAL KIDS CAMPS AT RLC

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (June 1, 2020) — Rend Lake College is partnering with Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education, to offer virtual camps for kids this summer.The Virtual Summer STEAM Camps at RLC offer kids the opportunity to choose from any of the great... Read More.

Illinois American Water Acquires City of Rosiclare Wastewater System and Drinking Water Production System

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rosiclare, Ill. – May 29, 2020 – Illinois American Water President Justin Ladner today announced the company’s acquisition of the City of Rosiclare wastewater system and drinking water production system. The purchase adds approximately 377 wastewater customers to the company’s Southern Illinois service area. The City of... Read More.

Revive Our Economy – Shop Local

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – State Rep. Darren Bailey is calling on citizens to come to the rescue of local businesses as a way of taking charge and helping jumpstart the state economy.“We have all been challenged in various degrees because of the coronavirus pandemic,” said... Read More.

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The ACA Health Insurance Marketplace offers a Special Enrollment PeriodChicago – Illinoisans applying for unemployment insurance may also need health insurance after losing job-based coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for certain qualifying life events,... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.Kaycee Atteberry, who works as a Customer Service Representative at Horizon Healthcare, was selected as the... Read More.

Two Dead in Carmi Subdivision; Investigation Underway

Friday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL News is awaiting word on what led to the death of a 71 year old female and 72 year old male at 1604 Hillcrest Avenue. Carmi law enforcement is currently at that property processing the scene along with Illinois State Police Crime Scene... Read More.

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State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) received $1.7 million from the federal Administration for Community Living to provide services to older adults and persons... Read More.