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Carmi Woman Arrested for DUI and Other Charges Monday

A 54 year old Carmi woman, Angela M. Knight, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening for DUI, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, after a motorist reported her driving recklessly on Illinois Route 1 between Norris City and Carmi. She was... Read More.

Carmi Police Reports

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Sullivan, Indiana man, Robert J. Henico, was arrested by Carmi Police early Saturday morning for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Under the Influence with a BAC of .08 or more. He was taken to the White County... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tonight at 6PM

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will meet tonight at 6pm. The agenda includes discussion and/or action on the hiring of personnel for the Gas Department, the hiring/appointment of Jodi Brockett for City Clerk and appointing Jodi Brockett as the IMRF Agent, discussion about CoViD-19, the... Read More.

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois DCFS releases new public service announcement highlighting ways to keep children safeCHICAGO – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois, and to increase awareness the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services today released a new public service announcement highlighting simple things... Read More.

Sen. Righter Urges Governor to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Small Business Owners and Self-Proprietors

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, ILL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on unemployment benefits for small business owners and self-proprietors not typically eligible for unemployment benefits.Under the recently signed federal stimulus law, small business owners and self-proprietors are now eligible for... Read More.

Grayville City Council Met Monday Despite Some Technical Problems

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An unprecedented meeting as Grayville commissioners, the mayor, city clerk and even a couple guests gathered for a Council Conference Call Monday night. Technology is gorgeous when it works and a massive pain in the neck when it doesn’t cooperate. Luckily, only one commissioner... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Announces 74 Deaths and Additional 1,173 New CoViD-19 Cases Monday 4/13/2020

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,173 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths.- Cook County: 2 males 30s, 1 female 40s, 3 males 40s, 7 males 50s, 6 females 60s, 8 males 60s, 8 females 70s,... Read More.

Wabash General Hospital CoViD-19 Update for 4/13/2020

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Today, IDPH released there are 22,095 positive cases throughout 87 counties in Illinois and 794 deaths. Wabash County currently has one positive case. Please continue to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and take all precautions to maintain social distancing recommendations. Wash your hands frequently... Read More.

Illinois Considering Postponement of Property Tax Payments

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

A new bill would require the June property tax bill to be pushed back 90 days and comes as several Illinois counties look at ways to give taxpayers additional time.Property tax bills are due in June and September in Illinois. Seeing the economic fallout... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.IDoA distributed the funds, provided through Emergency Assistance Services grants, to the... Read More.