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City of Grayville to Hold Public Hearing and Special City Council Meeting Monday Night

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Grayville will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2020 at 6:45 P.M. Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to under 50 persons or 50% capacity of the City of Grayville City Council Chambers. In the event... Read More.

Grayville Pig Out Hog Roast Saturday, July 25th

Friday, July 17 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.

Rep. Darren Bailey Calls for Audit of IDES

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – State Rep. Darren Bailey issued the following statement regarding problems plaguing Illinois’ Unemployment benefits system: “Illinois taxpayers deserve answers about why the Illinois Department of Employment Security has failed in its mission to provide financial assistance to the unemployed. Adding insult to... Read More.

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RLC MOURNS LOSS OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER STEVEN BEAL

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 16, 2020) — Rend Lake College and the local community mourn the loss of Steven Beal — a great friend and benefactor of progress for industry, students and higher education in Southern Illinois. Beal, 46, was a prominent figure in the local... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in June

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.7 percentage point to 14.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +142,800 jobs in June, a record monthly increase, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More.

Thirteen New CoViD-19 Cases Reported by Egyptian Thursday; Most in Saline County

Thursday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, July 16, 2020 of thirteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  a Saline County female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation  a Saline County female, in her 30’s,... Read More.

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Neigh Votes Could Require Translation at next Tuesday’s Carmi Council Meeting

Thursday, July 16 by Jc Tinsley

*Update: We've been advised by Carmi administration that as of this time there is no horse currently inside the city limits, contradicting our reporter's understanding from a conversation earlier in the day. She tells us the specific reason for the discussion is chickens and... Read More.

Stephens Arrested on White County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 38 year old Carmi man, Jesse G. Stephens, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday afternoon on a White County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Stolen or Converted Vehicle. He is currently being held in the White County Jail. Bond was set at... Read More.

Saline County Court Suspended for a Short Time Wednesday Due to COVID-19 Individual in Court

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Court was suspended for a short time in Saline County, as an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was in court Wednesday morning. The Saline County Courthouse remained open and other office holders were allowed to continue business while the area was cleaned.

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Wilson Sentenced to Five Years in IDOC in White County Court Wednesday Morning

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An individual was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday morning. 23 year old Timothy A. Wilson of Crossville was in the custody of the White County Jail in March for another offense when he struck another inmate. Wilson was sentenced to five years... Read More.

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City of Grayville to Hold Public Hearing and Special City Council Meeting Monday Night

Grayville Pig Out Hog Roast Saturday, July 25th

Rep. Darren Bailey Calls for Audit of IDES

RLC MOURNS LOSS OF FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER STEVEN BEAL

Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in June

Thirteen New CoViD-19 Cases Reported by Egyptian Thursday; Most in Saline County

Neigh Votes Could Require Translation at next Tuesday’s Carmi Council Meeting

Stephens Arrested on White County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle

Saline County Court Suspended for a Short Time Wednesday Due to COVID-19 Individual in Court

Wilson Sentenced to Five Years in IDOC in White County Court Wednesday Morning

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