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Rep. Darren Bailey to Host Telephone Town Hall Tonight

In response to many calls and emails from constituents about their frustrations with the Department of Employment Security (IDES), Rep. Darren Bailey has organized a telephone town hall for tonight, Monday, April 20, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The public is welcome... Read More.

SIC’s Top Students Inducted into International PTK Honor Society

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College's Mu Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society inducted twelve new members during an induction ceremony held on March 5. Pictured in the first row are PTK officers (l-r) Camden Schiff, Harrisburg – officer; Kaylee Payne,... Read More.

SIC Takes Preventative Steps for Students

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world of higher education. In response, tight-knit communities now keep ties strong via means of online classrooms, video conferences, and email. Southeastern Illinois College is not only responding to the demands of social... Read More.

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New Haven Boil Order Lifted

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil water order for the entire Village of New Haven has been lifted. It was lifted late Friday morning.

City of Carmi to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday April 20, 2020.Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 am. The process should take approximately 6 weeks.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. The City of... Read More.

Friday CoViD-19 Update 4-17-2020 IL Public Health Officials Announce 1,842 New Cases of CoViD-19

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,842 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 62 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 female 60s - Cook County: 2 females 40s, 1 male 40s, 2 males 50s, 2 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females... Read More.

Bipartisan Group of southern Illinois state Lawmakers Declare Region Southern Illinois Strong

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

A bipartisan group of southern Illinois state lawmakers have formed a nonprofit organization to give out grants to businesses there that are struggling amid the pandemic. Southern Illinois Strong is selling T-shirts in partnership with the Southern Illinois Community Foundation and will give the... Read More.

Officials Extend Census through April 2021

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, which now has been extended until April of 2021.Sherrie Taylor, the Interim Lead of the Illinois Data Center Network for the census, said it is important to respond to the Census, especially in... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery Following Thursday Afternoon Fight

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Timothy L. Roberts, is behind bars in the White County jail, following a report of a physical fight Thursday afternoon at the apartments located at 203 6th Street in Carmi. CPD spoke with David Whetstone about what had... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Mike visits with Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage about why it's important to pay attention to your immune health, finding healthy foods during the CoViD-19 public health crisis, whether supplements are a good option, and much more.