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Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Measures include tougher penalties for injuries caused by texting and driving Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect July 1 which establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will hold the first of their two regular monthly meetings this Tuesday, July 7th at 5:30 P.M. at City Council Chambers, located at 225 East Main Street. On the agenda will be the re-appointments of Rick Absher and Lloyd Stills to... Read More.

5th White County Resident Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 of a White County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 20’s, is doing well and in isolation. This is the fifth confirmed positive of COVID-19 in... Read More.

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Summary Judgement Expected Thursday in Bailey Vs. Governor Pritzker

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Summary judgment is expected Thursday in the case state Rep. Darren Bailey has against Gov. J.B. Pritkzer, challenging the governor’s executive authority to issue consecutive emergency orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s just days after a federal judge remanded the case back to state... Read More.

FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox announced today that 14 men have been federally charged for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. The cases are the result of an FBI led operation... Read More.

$375,000 in Grants for Non-Profits Helping Feed & House Families During the Coronavirus Emergency

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is joining the state treasurer’s office in reminding non-profit organizations that there is a grant program through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund which assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less designed to... Read More.

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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RELIEF TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State will disburse federal funding to communities seeking reimbursement for emergency costs beginning in July SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State will expedite a portion of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars designated for... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE RELEASES PLAN FOR FALL 2020

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (June 30, 2020) — With the Fall 2020 semester weeks away, Rend Lake College has a plan in place for instruction during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Visit rlc.edu/fall2020 for full details, as well as how to enroll and start the process for advisement and... Read More.

Hamilton County Confirms 5th Positive CoViD-19 Case Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, June 30 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department Press Release – COVID-19 For Immediate Release 6/30/2020 – 11:30 am Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive case of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents. Female in her 60’s To date: • There have been five... Read More.

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White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show

Tuesday, June 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on July 13, 2020 from 6-8pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi. Five students have participated in the class this year learning how to run their own business through... Read More.

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Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

5th White County Resident Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Wednesday

Summary Judgement Expected Thursday in Bailey Vs. Governor Pritzker

FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX

$375,000 in Grants for Non-Profits Helping Feed & House Families During the Coronavirus Emergency

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RELIEF TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

REND LAKE COLLEGE RELEASES PLAN FOR FALL 2020

Hamilton County Confirms 5th Positive CoViD-19 Case Tuesday Morning

White County CEO Program to Hold Trade Show

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