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Franklin-Williams County Health Department Confirms First Positive Covid-19 Case in Franklin County

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Southern Illinoisan newspaper is reporting at this hour that a Franklin County resident is the latest southern Illinoisan to have tested positive for Covid-19. The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has confirmed the woman is recovering on her own at home. In her 50's,... Read More.

WADI Offices to Remain Closed – Area Food Pantry Information for White, Wayne, Gallatin, Hamilton, Edwards and Wabash Counties

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

All WADI offices will remain closed until further notice. Staff are working remotely, and calls are routed to a WADI staff member. If you need assistance, please call the office number to your county below. Food Pantries will still be offering curbside pickup during regular... Read More.

DPH Officials Announce 330 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 330 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including three deaths; a Kane County man in his 90s, a Cook County man in his 60s, and a Will County woman in her 50s. Douglas, Marshall,... Read More.

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City of Carmi Shuttering Stewart Street Most of Thursday; Seek Alternate Route

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

Stewart Street between Burrell Street and Illinois Street will be closed on March 26, 2020 beginning at 7am and extending into early evening for work on a water project.

Public Health Administrator Gives Local Update to WROY-WRUL on Covid-19; Says It May Already Be Amongst Us Due to Limited Testing

Wednesday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

White, Gallatin and Saline Counties are now up to nearly or just over 30 formal tests for Covid-19, and even though the virus seems to be creeping ever closer, Egyptian Health Department Public Health Administrator Jamie Byrd says our counties remain in the clear,... Read More.

WIOA Program Available to Assist Small Businesses, Employees, and Owners Who Have Been Displaced

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Pam Barbee with Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board wants small businesses that will not be reopening after this crisis or will be slow in opening backup to take advantage of the WIOA program. WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) can offer information and assistance... Read More.

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IDES Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The health and safety of IDES customers and staff are of highest importance. In order to protect everyone through social distancing, IDES offices are closed to the public until further notice. You may access IDES services using the following methods: To file an Unemployment Insurance claim,... Read More.

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Schools as of now Return Back to School April 13th

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the updated directive of Governor Pritzker on Friday, March 20th with the Shelter In Place Directive for the State of Illinois, all schools in Illinois will continue to be closed through April 7th. Carmi-White County CUSD #5 will be on spring break... Read More.

Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years 6 Months in IDOC Tuesday

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

57-year old Robert J. Dodge of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, March 24, 2020 to a total of 4-years and 6-months in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-year of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County... Read More.

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Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites; Implementing Virtual Services

Wednesday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 24, 2020 – All developed campgrounds and restrooms managed by the Shawnee National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff. This includes: Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District – Johnson Creek Campground, Jackson County – Pine Hills Campground, Union County Hidden Springs Ranger... Read More.

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Franklin-Williams County Health Department Confirms First Positive Covid-19 Case in Franklin County

WADI Offices to Remain Closed – Area Food Pantry Information for White, Wayne, Gallatin, Hamilton, Edwards and Wabash Counties

DPH Officials Announce 330 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois Wednesday afternoon

City of Carmi Shuttering Stewart Street Most of Thursday; Seek Alternate Route

Public Health Administrator Gives Local Update to WROY-WRUL on Covid-19; Says It May Already Be Amongst Us Due to Limited Testing

WIOA Program Available to Assist Small Businesses, Employees, and Owners Who Have Been Displaced

IDES Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Schools as of now Return Back to School April 13th

Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years 6 Months in IDOC Tuesday

Shawnee National Forest Closes Recreation Sites; Implementing Virtual Services

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