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REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER PLANS AUGUST REOPENING

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 1, 2020) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center plans to reopen in August following a brief hiatus. The Children’s Center closed in May to align operations with Illinois’ phased reopening plan. As more restrictions are being lifted, the RLCF Children’s... Read More.

Construction Suspended Where Possible for July 4

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Non-emergency closures called off, but motorists should still expect work zones SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Fourth of July holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended... Read More.

Southeastern Ready to Welcome Students Back for Fall

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (July 1, 2019) - Southeastern Illinois College released its Fall reopening plan to all its employees this week, and will post the plan on the College website in July at least a month before the start of school. Administrators say that this gives employees... Read More.

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Keep Your Independence This July Fourth and Drive Sober

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement to step up traffic safety enforcement SPRINGFIELD – With the Fourth of July just around the corner, law enforcement throughout the state are taking part in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roads. The stepped-up effort will... Read More.

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.

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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.

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.

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$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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REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S CENTER PLANS AUGUST REOPENING

Construction Suspended Where Possible for July 4

Southeastern Ready to Welcome Students Back for Fall

Keep Your Independence This July Fourth and Drive Sober

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

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