Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Over $4.3 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding for Repairs at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital PlanCARBONDALE – The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced over $4.3 million has been released for the replacement of sewer line, repairs to the campus streamline, and tunnel at Southern Illinois University... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in March 2021

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +32,200 jobs in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Talks Chili Thursday

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story provided by Randy AdamsThe Carmi Rotary club met for their weekly meeting at the Methodist Church in downtown Carmi on Thursday.With a chili theme fresh on the club’s minds, Lyn Stephens passed along some chili trivia to the Rotarians. The biggest surprise in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID Cases in Saline County

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 8 Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (8)1 male under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 2 females in their 30’s 2 males... Read More.

Local Celebration of Life for Stanley Lewis Organized

Thursday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Celebration of Life for Stanley Lewis will be held @ 2pm on Sunday April 18th, 2021@ The White County Fairgrounds. There will be a registration station when you arrive as well as a Tribute Program and a gift in memory of Stanley. Feel... Read More.

Bolin Arrested by White County Sheriff’s Department on Hamilton County Warrant

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Jarred Wade Bolin, of Enfield, was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday night on a Hamilton County Warrant for Failure to Appear on an Aggravated Battery charge. He was taken to the White County Jail, where he bonded out... Read More.

Ison Arrested on Williamson County Warrant Wednesday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

37 year old Forrest E. Ison, of Carmi, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday afternoon, after an Officer observed him driving at Stewart and Sixth Street and knew he had a suspended Driver’s License and an active warrant out of Williamson County. Ison was... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,536 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,536 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths.- Carroll County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 female 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 3 males 60s, 1... Read More.

Cherry Street Food Pantry Open Today 9AM – 11AM

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cherry Street General Baptist Church Food Pantry, 210 Third Street in Carmi, will be open today from 9AM until 11 AM. They will have their regular items along with dry good boxes, 1/2 gallon of milk, and lots of produce.

Grayville City Council to Hold Pubic Hearing and Special Meeting Monday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 Budget, Monday, April 19th, followed by a Special Meeting to approve the 2022 budget and address a request from the Friends of Grayville for use of the Downtown Pavilion.