Local News

DPH Officials Announce 330 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 330 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths; a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man in his 60s, and a Will County woman in her 50s.Douglas, Marshall,... Read More.

City of Carmi Shuttering Stewart Street Most of Thursday; Seek Alternate Route

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

Stewart Street between Burrell Street and Illinois Street will be closed on March 26, 2020 beginning at 7am and extending into early evening for work on a water project.

Public Health Administrator Gives Local Update to WROY-WRUL on Covid-19; Says It May Already Be Amongst Us Due to Limited Testing

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

White, Gallatin and Saline Counties are now up to nearly or just over 30 formal tests for Covid-19, and even though the virus seems to be creeping ever closer, Egyptian Health Department Public Health Administrator Jamie Byrd says our counties remain in the clear,... Read More.

WIOA Program Available to Assist Small Businesses, Employees, and Owners Who Have Been Displaced

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Pam Barbee with Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board wants small businesses that will not be reopening after this crisis or will be slow in opening backup to take advantage of the WIOA program. WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) can offer information and assistance... Read More.

IDES Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The health and safety of IDES customers and staff are of highest importance. In order to protect everyone through social distancing, IDES offices are closed to the public until further notice. You may access IDES services using the following methods: To file an Unemployment Insurance claim,... Read More.

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Schools as of now Return Back to School April 13th

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the updated directive of Governor Pritzker on Friday, March 20th with the Shelter In Place Directive for the State of Illinois, all schools in Illinois will continue to be closed through April 7th. Carmi-White County CUSD #5 will be on spring break... Read More.

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Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years 6 Months in IDOC Tuesday

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

57-year old Robert J. Dodge of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, March 24, 2020 to a total of 4-years and 6-months in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-year of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites; Implementing Virtual Services

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 24, 2020 – All developed campgrounds and restrooms managed by the Shawnee National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes:Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District – Johnson Creek Campground, Jackson County – Pine Hills Campground, Union CountyHidden Springs Ranger... Read More.

Farm Bureaus Urging Farmers and Agriculture Industry to Donate Surplus Masks

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the national COVID-19 pandemic, there is currently a shortage of medical personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically “N95-rated” masks. The White County Farm Bureau is participating in “F.A.R.M. for Health” (Farmers and Ranchers Masks for Health). We are calling upon farmers, grain elevators,... Read More.

Bridget Payne Named Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 24, 2020) — Bridget Payne of Harrisburg, a student at Southeastern Illinois College has been named a 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team Gold Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold,... Read More.