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BREAKING NEWS: Bears Sighted in Carmi

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

We’re following multiple reports of Bear Sightings in the immediate Carmi and White County area. In a strange turn of events however, residents, especially children are actually encouraged to leave their residentces and search for the “Ursus” in question. That’s right, the Carmi Kiwanis Club has... Read More.

Do Good U – The story and interview with CEO Mitch Gross

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

There’s plenty of bad news in the world. A freshly launched company, is aiming to change that however, and to do so on a global level. Mitch Gross, the CEO of Do Good University (Do Good U), a husband and father of 2, a... Read More.

Wabash General Hospital Covid-19 Update

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash General Hospital’s Respiratory Clinic will open on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Respiratory Clinic will remain open during the week from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the weekend. If... Read More.

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Illinois Public Health Officials Announce 488 New Cases of Covid-19 Infection Friday 3-27

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 488 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including eight deaths. Approximately 86% of fatalities are among patients 60 years of age and older. Bureau, Henry, and Iroquois counties are now reporting cases. Currently, IDPH... Read More.

Carmi Police Break Up Fight Wednesday morning; Man Charged with Domestic Battery

Friday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Police were called to break up what’s described as “a large fight” Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Sycamore just after 11am in response to a report of a fight in progress with an alleged large number of combatants. ... Read More.

IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Improved Processes to Help Streamline Increased Need for Benefits SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced they are taking additional steps to address the unprecedented volume of unemployment benefit claims the department has fielded as a result of COVID-19. To... Read More.

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Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the federal REAL ID deadline an additional year to Oct. 1, 2021. DHS cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the... Read More.

Spring Wellness Discount Lab Draws Postponed

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For the safety of our staff and patients, HMHD will be postponing the Spring Wellness event. Spring Wellness was scheduled for April 6-10th at McLeansboro, and April 13-17th at Carmi and for employees. New dates are being arranged, and we will get that information out as soon... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Dropped to New Historic Low in February, While State Sees Significant Increase in Unemployment Claims in March

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – While the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.4 percent, a new record low, the state is responding to a surge of unemployment claims in March due to the impacts of COVID-19.... Read More.

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Illinois Public Health Association Donates 30,000 Gloves to Statewide Healthcare Providers

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies in Illinois, and in an effort to respond to the growing need among frontline healthcare providers for PPE (personal protective equipment), the Illinois Public Health Association is announcing today that we are donating 30,000 gloves to statewide healthcare providers... Read More.

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BREAKING NEWS: Bears Sighted in Carmi

Do Good U – The story and interview with CEO Mitch Gross

Wabash General Hospital Covid-19 Update

Illinois Public Health Officials Announce 488 New Cases of Covid-19 Infection Friday 3-27

Carmi Police Break Up Fight Wednesday morning; Man Charged with Domestic Battery

IDES Taking Steps to Address Unprecedented Volume of Unemployment Claims

Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021

Spring Wellness Discount Lab Draws Postponed

Unemployment Rate Dropped to New Historic Low in February, While State Sees Significant Increase in Unemployment Claims in March

Illinois Public Health Association Donates 30,000 Gloves to Statewide Healthcare Providers

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