IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Trust Fund Usually Replenished by Employer Taxes During Recoveries, Administration Pursuing Additional Federal Options to Cover Unemployment Expenses Across NationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced it will begin to borrow funds from the federal government to continue to meet unemployment... Read More.

Hamilton County Board Barreling Along With Road Improvement

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The road improvement project in Hamilton County is barreling along and is expected to be complete by end of summer. All told, the project investment will be 5 million dollars over the 18 months since improvements began. The Hamilton County Board met on Tuesday,... Read More.

‘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.

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... 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.

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.