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Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Federal Guidelines Make Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Susceptible to Fraud SPRINGFIELD – IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. PUA provides... Read More.

Eight Tri County Residents Latest CoViD Positives Confirmed by Egyptian Health Department Wednesday

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 of eight Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  Saline County o a female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 60’s, at home... Read More.

Water Outage Planned for Portion of Carmi

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

Water Plant Operator for Carmi, Van Scott tells WROY/WRUL News residents should be prepared for a planned water outage on Saturday July 25th. The water outage is expected to begin at 5am and will be so that a crew can replace a fire hydrant. ... Read More.

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IDES Confirms Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment; Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

We told you yesterday about a potential fraud scheme that locals were reporting both to us and local law enforcement. You can read the story here. https://www.wrul.com/local-news/community-members-report-receiving-unsolicited-ides-prepaid-debit-cards/ Wednesday morning, IDES confirmed exactly that and issued the following press release: IDES has uncovered and... Read More.

Carmi Police Receive Report of Damage to Airport Gate and Possible Unemployment Scam

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Two Carmi women, Shirley A. Logan and Barbara A. Kearney, reported to Carmi Police Tuesday morning, both had received unemployment debit cards in the mail and had not applied for unemployment benefits. It is believed to be an error, a scam, or possible identity... Read More.

Carmi Council Takes Up Animal Ordinance for Discussion at Tuesday Night Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 by Jc Tinsley

For just under half an hour Tuesday night, Carmi City Council discussed updating ordinances dealing with livestock and nuisances inside city limits. The two ordinances on file, #918 and #1199 are seen as outdated or far too vague and enough complaints have come in... Read More.

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Explore the Countryside on the Wayne County Tractor Drive

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 12th annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. All tractors that are model year 1990 or earlier (30 years of age or older) are welcome to participate. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, there will be a hard... Read More.

Colorado Woman Arrested Tuesday on Warrant for Contempt of Court

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 33 year old Alamosa, Colorado woman, Dawn M. Jenkins, is behind bars in the White County Jail following her Tuesday night arrest by the White County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 8:00 PM, Deputy Scott Cantrell was on routine patrol in Carmi when he... Read More.

Grayville Pig Out! Hog Roast and Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament this Saturday

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville Pig Out Hog Roast at the pavilion will be held on Saturday, July 25th, hosted by the Friends of Grayville. Among the activities include the Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at 2pm with registration beginning at 1PM. Bring your bags.... Read More.

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Community Members Report Receiving Unsolicited IDES Prepaid Debit Cards

Tuesday, July 21 by Jc Tinsley

Barb Kearney, a Carmi woman who happily retired 7 years ago after a successful run owning H.D. Bean Jewelers received some interesting mail Saturday, an Illinois Department of Employment Security prepaid debit card. She knew immediately it was fishy, but says it looked completely... Read More.

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Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Eight Tri County Residents Latest CoViD Positives Confirmed by Egyptian Health Department Wednesday

Water Outage Planned for Portion of Carmi

IDES Confirms Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment; Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Carmi Police Receive Report of Damage to Airport Gate and Possible Unemployment Scam

Carmi Council Takes Up Animal Ordinance for Discussion at Tuesday Night Meeting

Explore the Countryside on the Wayne County Tractor Drive

Colorado Woman Arrested Tuesday on Warrant for Contempt of Court

Grayville Pig Out! Hog Roast and Josh Gray Memorial Scholarship Cornhole Tournament this Saturday

Community Members Report Receiving Unsolicited IDES Prepaid Debit Cards

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