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Local Scout Council Hosts “Cabin Fever” Virtual Camporee

SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA/SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Since traditional campouts can’t take place right now, local Boy Scouts of America volunteers have planned the first-ever “Cabin Fever” Buffalo Trace Council Virtual Camporee. The free event, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, is for youth of all ages, and will be... Read More.

SIC to Hold Drive-Thru Book Buyback, Return

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--Online book sale going on now for summer classes-- HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 30, 2020) – Students of Southeastern Illinois College will sell their textbooks or return rentals in a much different manner than previous years. Offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 and... Read More.

IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now processed more than 830,000... Read More.

WVC Bass Team Reschedules Invitational to June 20

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College’s bass team has rescheduled the high school bass fishing invitational at East Fork Lake in Olney, Illinois, originally planned for Saturday, March 21 to take place on Saturday, June 20.Teams that were registered for the originally scheduled date... Read More.

Planned Power Outage Schedule for 5:30 AM Monday

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will have a planned power outage at 5:30 am on May 4 for the purpose of upgrading a substation. The outage will last approximately 30 minutes. Areas included are as follows:-Between Main and Oak Street, in the area of the... Read More.

People of Illinois vs. J.B. Pritzker Gaining Steam

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A local woman has launched what is turning into a large movement online. The private group “People of Illinois Vs. J.B. Pritzker” has since it’s launch Monday, has now more than 18,500 members. WROY/WRUL reached out to founder Kelli Leavens Wednesday evening to learn... Read More.

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Carmi City Council Approves Switching 1.5 Million Dollar Project from Sewer to Water

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council gathered mostly by teleconference Tuesday. Jim Brown brought the council up to date on a change to the planned sewer project that had been approved for 1.5 million. Brown says he visited with Mayor Jeff Pollard, Curt Hale and Jimmy... Read More.

White County States Attorney Issues Release Regarding IL Stay At Home Executive Order

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

White County States Attorney Denton Aud issued a press release late Wednesday afternoon specifically taking on Governor Pritzker’s Stay at Home Executive Order. In the nearly two page piece, Aud, spoke on behalf of White County Sheriff Doug Maier and county police chiefs Jason... Read More.

Bailey’s Court Win Further Explained

Wednesday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ stay-at-home order was not nullified by the recent court decision in southern Illinois.Louisville Republican Darren Bailey was on the favorable end of a Clay County Circuit judge’s ruling this week, saying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order violated state Rep. Darren Bailey’s rights.Pritzker stressed... Read More.

City of Grayville to Hold Public Hearing via Teleconference Thursday, Followed by City Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Grayville will hold a Public Hearing Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 PM regarding a Downstate Stabilization Grant. The hearing will be via Teleconference, 1-646-749-3122 Passcode 852-904-485. A special Grayville City Council Meeting will immediately follow the Public Hearing. Council will discuss... Read More.