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Revive Our Economy – Shop Local

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – State Rep. Darren Bailey is calling on citizens to come to the rescue of local businesses as a way of taking charge and helping jumpstart the state economy. “We have all been challenged in various degrees because of the coronavirus pandemic,” said... Read More.

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The ACA Health Insurance Marketplace offers a Special Enrollment Period Chicago – Illinoisans applying for unemployment insurance may also need health insurance after losing job-based coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for certain qualifying life events,... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Kaycee Atteberry, who works as a Customer Service Representative at Horizon Healthcare, was selected as the... Read More.

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Two Dead in Carmi Subdivision; Investigation Underway

Friday, May 29 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL News is awaiting word on what led to the death of a 71 year old female and 72 year old male at 1604 Hillcrest Avenue. Carmi law enforcement is currently at that property processing the scene along with Illinois State Police Crime Scene... Read More.

State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) received $1.7 million from the federal Administration for Community Living to provide services to older adults and persons... Read More.

Domestic Altercation Leads to Two Arrests Thursday Afternoon

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A domestic altercation lead to a couple of arrests Thursday afternoon. Just after noon Thursday, Carmi Police were dispatched to the 100 block of 10th Street in Carmi for a reported break-in. Upon arrival, officers met with Jeffrey W. Sturgal, 58, and Katelyn E.... Read More.

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Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night Via Teleconference

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will again be via teleconference. The dial in number is 844-855-4444. Access Code: 159294. Council will discuss and possibly approve a resolution committing local funds Fast Track – Rebuild Illinois grant assistance, a resolution... Read More.

Produce Giveaway Today (Friday) at White County Senior Citizens Center

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Produce giveaway today (Friday) from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the White County Senior Citizens Center, 113 South Walnut Street, Carmi. 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM is for senior citizens, age 60 and over. 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM is for the general... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each facility will be required to develop and implement a testing plan to better protect... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Horse racing is returning to Illinois tracks in June. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) worked with various stakeholders to bring patron free standardbred and thoroughbred racing back on tracks around the state while adhering to the social distancing guidelines. The move... Read More.

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Revive Our Economy – Shop Local

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

FMH PRESENTS MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Two Dead in Carmi Subdivision; Investigation Underway

State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

Domestic Altercation Leads to Two Arrests Thursday Afternoon

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night Via Teleconference

Produce Giveaway Today (Friday) at White County Senior Citizens Center

Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

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