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OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING MONTH® IN ILLINOIS

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free assistance is available to complete college and financial aid applications: Don’t miss out. Fill it out! CHICAGO – October is College Changes Everything® (CCE) Month in Illinois, when students are completing both their college applications and financial aid forms at the same time. Launched... Read More.

State of Illinois Announces Renewal of 7 Enterprise Zones in 2020

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the designation of seven Enterprise Zones to take effect on January 1, 2021. As part of its annual review process, the Enterprise Zone Board evaluated applications submitted by municipalities and counties... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Lecture and Historical Film

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cypress, IL—September 28, 2020— Shawnee National Forest continues its series of special programs to commemorate their 80th Anniversary of being proclaimed a national forest. Learn about Shawnee National Forest history and the many efforts made by dedicated residents of southern Illinois that were instrumental... Read More.

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Wayne County Health Department Announces 16 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department Announces 4 Additional Positive Lab Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Hamilton County

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents: Male in his teen’s Female in her 20’s Male in his 20’s Female in her 70’s To date: There have been 75 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed case... Read More.

Egyptian Health Reports Eight New Cases of COVID-19 in Saline County

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 28, 2020, of eight Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 30’s, case status in... Read More.

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Grayville City Council Tackles Bulk Water Operation Monday Night

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

“We’re no longer in a society where the honor system works.” Those the words from Mayor Travis Thompson Monday night at the Grayville City Council meeting. The water meters show he’s on the money. The bulk water operation is on an honor system currently and... Read More.

I-57 expansion highlights Rebuild Illinois improvements, investment in southern Illinois

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Additional lanes made possible by Gov. Pritzker’s historic capital program MOUNT VERNON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the ongoing and future expansion of Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Johnston City highlights a commitment to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage economic... Read More.

SIC Board of Trustees Plans for the Future

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 28, 2020) - The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Heritage Room on the Harrisburg campus due to social distancing requirements. The Board approved a grant, discussed a Carmi campus expansion, passed the FY21 Budget,... Read More.

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White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Break-In Sunday Night

Monday, September 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a call Sunday, around 8:09 PM, from Steven Barker of Shawneetown, reporting a break-in at a mobile home on Valter Drive in Carmi. Barker told Deputy Scott Cantrell that the residence belonged to his mother who passed away.... Read More.

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OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING MONTH® IN ILLINOIS

State of Illinois Announces Renewal of 7 Enterprise Zones in 2020

Shawnee National Forest Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Lecture and Historical Film

Wayne County Health Department Announces 16 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Hamilton County Health Department Announces 4 Additional Positive Lab Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Hamilton County

Egyptian Health Reports Eight New Cases of COVID-19 in Saline County

Grayville City Council Tackles Bulk Water Operation Monday Night

I-57 expansion highlights Rebuild Illinois improvements, investment in southern Illinois

SIC Board of Trustees Plans for the Future

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Break-In Sunday Night

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