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SIC Nursing Responds to COVID-19

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 21, 2020) - SIC students, faculty, staff, and retired faculty have been busy making masks for local health care facilities. The masks will provide some protection for health care workers, especially when combined with other precautions, such as frequent handwashing and social... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, April 27, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of the water... Read More.

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,551 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths. - Boone County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s - Carroll County: 1 female 80s - Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female 40s, 2... Read More.

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Second Individual in Hamilton County Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department was notified early this morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the second laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 50’s, is currently isolating at... Read More.

Carmi Woman Arrested Wednesday Morning for Criminal Trespass, Escape, and Resisting

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 37 year old Carmi woman, Serena Jo Short, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday morning (April 15, 2020) after police received a call about a possible disturbance at the State’s Attorney’s Office. Upon exiting the police department, Officers observed Serena Short exit the... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Some Carmi Water Customers Due to Water Main Break

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a water main break, a boil order is issued for Carmi water customers West of 900 East along Rt. 14 out to 700 East. Because of this disturbance in your water service, the following educational materials are available as a resource to you... Read More.

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Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday; Remote Learning Discussed

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met in its regular monthly session by conference call due to the coronavirus. Superintendent Brad Lee in his report noted that Governor Pritzker last Friday cancelled all face to face learning for the rest of the school year,... Read More.

Dale, IL Man Wins $350,000 on Scratch-Off Ticket Monday

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Dale, Illinois resident is $350,000 richer after winning on a $5 25x Monopoly Scratch-off ticket Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Hunt's Hardware and Grocery in Dale.

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government. In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government... Read More.

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Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than... Read More.

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SIC Nursing Responds to COVID-19

Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Second Individual in Hamilton County Tests Positive for CoViD-19 Tuesday Morning

Carmi Woman Arrested Wednesday Morning for Criminal Trespass, Escape, and Resisting

Boil Order Issued for Some Carmi Water Customers Due to Water Main Break

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday; Remote Learning Discussed

Dale, IL Man Wins $350,000 on Scratch-Off Ticket Monday

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

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