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‘BIG’ (Business Interruption Grants) Program for Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Related Closures: $40 Million Available to Barbers, Restaurants, & Gyms

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is assisting the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in getting the word out on a new opportunity to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus related closures. Beginning June 20, businesses can apply for $10,000... Read More.

Carmi Police Have a Busy Thursday

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police had a very busy Thursday. 22 year old McKenzie R. Taylor of Carmi turned herself in at the Carmi Police Department Thursday afternoon on a White County Warrant. She bonded out on $500 cash plus a $20 booking fee. Jessica D. Walker, 25, of... Read More.

McPherson Behind Bars Once Again Following Arrest By McLeansboro Police

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

34 year old Joshua D. McPherson is behind bars in Carmi once again following his arrest yesterday by McLeansboro Police. Law enforcement officers made contact with McPherson in the 400 block of East Olive Street. During this time, Chief Nathan Taylor tells WROY/WRUL News... Read More.

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McLeansboro Man and Woman Behind Bars Following Arrest by McLeansboro Police

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A McLeansboro man and woman are behind bars at the White County Jail following their arrest by McLeansboro Police Wednesday morning. Cops were responding to a report of a domestic disturbance around a quarter after 7am at a residence in the 200 block of... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police Address Rumors Concerning Rally for Justice This Weekend at Merchants Park

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mt. Carmel Police Department would like to address rumors concerning events occurring this weekend at Merchants Park. There will be a rally at Merchants Park from 6p-8p. The event is called Mt. Carmel Rally for Justice. The Mt. Carmel Police have been in contact with... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 P.M. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news media. The public is invited to watch the meeting via Facebook live. facebook.com/cityofgrayville and click... Read More.

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SIC Announces Spring 2020 President’s and Vice President’s Lists

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 18, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the spring 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer and... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE SPRING 2020 HONORS LISTS

Friday, June 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (June 18, 2020) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce its President's and Vice Presidents’ Lists for the Spring 2020 semester. The lists include 163 students named to the President’s List. Those individuals earned a 4.0-grade point average (GPA) during the semester... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 46 year old Carmi man, Brandon A. Hensley, was arrested Wednesday morning on a Child Pornography charge. Carmi Police, the White County Sheriff’s Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant around 9:30 a.m. at 300 6th Street in Carmi in... Read More.

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Rep. Bailey Reminds of Free Fishing in IL June 19-22: Great Opportunity for ‘Father’s Day’ Weekend Fun

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is reminding everyone that the annual Illinois Department of Natural Resource (IDNR) Free Fishing Days celebration is scheduled for June 19 to 22 this year. Free Fishing Days is a four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois when... Read More.

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Carmi Police Have a Busy Thursday

McPherson Behind Bars Once Again Following Arrest By McLeansboro Police

McLeansboro Man and Woman Behind Bars Following Arrest by McLeansboro Police

Mt. Carmel Police Address Rumors Concerning Rally for Justice This Weekend at Merchants Park

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

SIC Announces Spring 2020 President’s and Vice President’s Lists

REND LAKE COLLEGE SPRING 2020 HONORS LISTS

Carmi Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

Rep. Bailey Reminds of Free Fishing in IL June 19-22: Great Opportunity for ‘Father’s Day’ Weekend Fun

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