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Governor Planning Appeal of Representative Bailey’s Clay County Circuit Court Win

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday his office planned to appeal a ruling in a legal fight over the governor's authority to extend the state's stay-at-home order.State Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, filed a lawsuit challenging the order in Clay County Circuit Court. Bailey said the... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Launches Revamped Website

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continually updating COVID-19 resourcesSpringfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) on Monday announced the launch of a new agency website that includes easy-to-access contact information for providers, links to social media newsfeeds, IDoA program and service information, and enhanced search capabilities that pinpoints services.The... Read More.

Urgent Action Required by Certain VA, SSI Beneficiaries

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is reminding recipients of Veterans benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who don’t file a tax return and have dependents to take action to receive their full Economic Impact Payments this year.“The vast majority of Americans will... Read More.

Message from Carmi White County Unit 5 School District

Monday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Though this is not how we hoped the school year would end, we are very proud of the collaboration between our students, parents, teachers, and staff during this remote learning time. Our community has pulled together to protect, feed, and educate our students. We... Read More.

Work on Industrial Avenue in Carmi Set to Start this Week

Monday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Work on Industrial Drive in Carmi is expected to begin on Wednesday. The City of Carmi has a contractor beginning work on Industrial Drive beginning April 29, 2020, according to Holly Healy. She says residents traveling through the area and businesses located there should... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges Sunday

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 34 year old Carmi woman, Christina F. Lofton, was arrested Sunday afternoon on charges of Domestic Battery, Theft, and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a domestic disturbance at 705A Elm Street in Carmi. She remains held in the White County Jail as... Read More.

Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),... Read More.

Rep. Bailey: Illinois Law is on our side

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – State Rep. Darren Bailey is confident the law is on his side in regard to his lawsuit opposing Governor J. B. Pritzker’s continuous ‘stay at home’ order, which the Governor announced April 23 he will extend for another 30 days past the... Read More.

Boil Order Lifted

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order issued for Carmi water customers west of 900 East along Rt. 14 out to 700 East has been lifted.

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Rep. Severin Reacts to Governor’s Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor also indicated changes are coming to the new order that will allow some Southern... Read More.