Local News

Illinois State Police Announces Addition of New Troopers

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the addition of two new Troopers to District 19, which serves Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties. Trooper Jonathan Pflaum and Trooper Gabe Schimp were assigned to District 19... Read More.

O’Gorman Sentenced Friday to Eight Years and Six Months in IDOC

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

32-year old Joshua L. O’Gorman of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced Friday, October 25, 2019 to a total of 8-years and 6-months in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 3-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County... Read More.

Pets at Risk Will Host K9 Karnival This Saturday

Monday, October 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Pets @ Risk is hosting a K9 Karnival this Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 am - 3 pm at the White County Fairgrounds Floral Hall. Bring your pets and come out for a bunch of good, old fashioned fun. There will be carnival games... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Make Several Warrant Arrests

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 54 year old Mcleansboro woman, Georgia Jenkins is free on bond following her arrest by McLeansboro Police. Officers were called on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:37pm to 712 Union Avenue because Jenkins was hearing noises in her apartment. Officers were unable to locate... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Dance Saturday Night

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance Saturday night at the Carmi American Legion from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Music by the band Sekynd Helpyn. All dance proceeds will go to Veterans Programs.

SIC Will Honor Local Veterans Friday, November 8th

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College will welcome and honor local veterans at the annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. The ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performance Arts Center lobby. All veterans and members of the community... Read More.

42nd Annual Heritage Festival at SIC Nov. 2 and 3

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2019) -- The 42nd annual Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival focuses on locally handcrafted items... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night at 7:00 pm. Old Business will include continued discussion of the Demolition of Abandoned Properties, Changes to the Liquor Ordinance, Tax Levy Estimates, and Vacating property along First and Flora Streets. New Business will include the... Read More.

Veterans Day Ceremony Moved to Carmi VFW at 11:00 AM Due to Impending Inclement Weather

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 11th at the VFW Carmi. The event was moved due to the impending inclement weather forecast for today. Following an introduction from Gene Young, Roscoe Templeton will offer an opening... Read More.

IL Chief Justice Speaks to Students at SIC

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

llinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier delivered a lecture at Southeastern Illinois College Tuesday afternoon, telling students about his experiences as a Supreme Court judge.Karmeier was invited to speak to SIC's Student Government by Student Government co-sponsors Matt Lees and Kellye Whitler.... Read More.