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IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

PUA Portal to Launch on May 11 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19. Workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S HORIZON HEALTHCARE CARMI MEDICAL CLINIC TO BEGIN SEEING PATIENTS ON JUNE 1ST

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic will begin seeing patients on Monday, June 1st. Due to current stay-at-home recommendations we will not be hosting an open house at this time. FMH’s Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic will be open Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-5:00pm. Appointments... Read More.

Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHERN IL – Three southern Illinois Republican legislators are sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker’s ‘regional’ approach to reopening the State of Illinois’ economy. Pritzker announced his 5 phase regional plan on Tuesday. State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) had this to say: “I am glad to... Read More.

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Coronavirus, a Leaky Library, Chickens and Building Permits Highlight Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council is back on their regular first and third Tuesday of each month schedule, but last night’s meeting still had to be held via teleconference. In an interview exclusive with WROY/WRUL News Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Jeff Pollard said while there were... Read More.

Burnt Prairie Water System Begins Flushing Hydrants

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

If you or someone you know is one of the 200 or so customers of the Burnt Prairie Water system, it’ll behoove you to know workers will be flushing hydrants throughout the remainder of May, that according to the Burnt Prairie water superintendent Wayne... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2020, at 7 p.m. At this meeting, we will be practicing social distancing as passed down by Illinois Governor Pritzker. When entering the courtroom, please maintain a 6-foot distance between other... Read More.

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Taylor Eye Care Expanding Their Patient Schedule

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

After over a month of seeing only emergency patients, Taylor Eye Care is pleased to announce that as of May 4th they will be expanding their patient schedule. If you need to come in for your yearly eye exam, if you are due to be... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Two Vehicle Injury Traffic Crash Monday

Tuesday, May 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a two vehicle injury traffic crash Monday evening around 6:20 p.m. 55 year old Thomas Leigh, of West Salem, was traveling East, in his 2015 White Ford Truck, on Illinois Route 15 near 2700 East in Wayne County. 33... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday

Tuesday, May 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village board met in regular session last night by conference call, lasting an hour and 40 minutes. Scott Mareing has this report… The village is hiring a new police officer. The three candidates have passed the written test but have yet to... Read More.

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Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Topped 37-Million in April

Tuesday, May 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration says adult-use cannabis sales have topped 37-million in April. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced yesterday that over 800-thousand items were sold during the 30-day period. The department says a part of each sale... Read More.

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IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S HORIZON HEALTHCARE CARMI MEDICAL CLINIC TO BEGIN SEEING PATIENTS ON JUNE 1ST

Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations

Coronavirus, a Leaky Library, Chickens and Building Permits Highlight Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Burnt Prairie Water System Begins Flushing Hydrants

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Taylor Eye Care Expanding Their Patient Schedule

ISP District 19 Investigates Two Vehicle Injury Traffic Crash Monday

Norris City Village Board Met Monday

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Topped 37-Million in April

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