Local News

100% of SIC Nursing Grads Passed Licensure Exams in 2019

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 21, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College nursing programs have surpassed state pass rates again this year with 100% of both the licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse (RN) graduates passing the National Council Licensure Examination upon their first attempt. These scores are... Read More.

Eldorado Man Dead Following Traffic Crash Friday Night

Monday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 25 year old Eldorado man, Brennan L. Unthank, is dead following a traffic crash Friday night around 8:12pm. According to the preliminary crash investigation, Unthank was traveling northbound on U.S. 45, approaching Cook Road, when his 2007 Chevy Silverado ran off the right... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Putt Pub Crawl Fundraiser

Friday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Kiwanis Club Met Thursday; Big 50/50 Pot and Michelle Winters Highlighted the Program

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Kiwanis Club met February 21. President Eric Rahlfs began the meeting with a big announcement. The club will administer a 50/50 Pot and announce the winner on Saturday night of Corn Day. Tickets are $10 and will be made available during Pancake... Read More.

“A Matter of Balance” Graduates Celebrated

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As people age the fear of falling can cause older adults to limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. To address this concern, Fairfield Memorial Hospital offer sA Matter of Balance Program periodically that helps... Read More.

Dance Saturday Night at Carmi American Legion

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance Saturday night, February 22, from 8 to 11PM at the Carmi American Legion. Music by DJ Eddie Sullivan. All dance proceeds go to Veterans Programs.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night at 7:00 pm. Old business will include the demolition of abandoned properties, amending the Zoning Code, the city’s website, a revolving loan agreement with Cook, the police department roof, and the brush dump. New business will... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

All Saline Valley Conservancy District customers in the Battleford Road area are on a boil order until further notice.

Brownsville Blacktop will be Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

700 E. (Brownsville blacktop )will be closed Tuesday, February 25 and Wednesday, February 26 it’ll be closed From 7am to 5pm for tree removal. And as always the Carmi Township Road Commission does apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Enrollment, Nursing Pass Rates and Program Retirement Were Top Topics at SIC Board Meeting

Friday, February 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020) – The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room to hear reports on enrollment and nursing pass rates, award a bid for outdoor grounds and lawn care services, and retire... Read More.