State of Illinois Quick News Hits

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

HOSPITAL CAPACITY This week is expected to be a tough week in the battle to fight COVID-19 in Illinois. The state starts with 58.2 percent of all hospital beds being used. Of all beds, 9 percent are occupied by a COVID-19 patient. 64.5 percent of... Read More.

Questions Raised About Illinois Being Able to Pass Budget by Deadline

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

An Illinois state senator in the minority doesn’t expect the legislature to hit the deadline to pass a budget with simple majorities, which could require more bipartisanship.From all indications, the second quarter of this year is going to be ugly for the national economy.... Read More.

New Haven Residents Under Boil Order Effective Immediately

Monday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

New Haven Mayor Kevin Edmonds reports to WROY/WRUL News portions of the village are under a boil water order effective immediately and until further notice. The boil order is for all residents from Market Street south and includes everyone on Main, Mill, Walnut, Melvin,... Read More.

Boil Order for Battleford Road Area Lifted

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order for Saline Valley Conservancy District customers in the Battleford Road area has been lifted.

Burrell’s Woods Campground Closed to Camping

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effective immediately, the Burrell’s Woods Campground is closed to recreational camping due to COVID-19 concerns. In addition, the City of Carmi would like to remind the public the playgrounds are closed as well.The park does remain open for those wishing to take a walk;... Read More.

White County Board Meeting Cancelled

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

After careful consideration, with the developments of the COVID-19 virus, White County Board in conjunction with the Egyptian Health Department and the Governor of Illinois has decided to cancel the County Board meeting that was scheduled on April 14, 2020 at 7 p.m. We... Read More.

Norris City Village Board to Hold Conference Call Meeting Tonight

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City will conduct a Village Board meeting tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. by conference call. The media is welcome to attend by phone as well. At the beginning of the meeting, the Mayor will ask for all attending to identify... Read More.

Village of Norris City Boil Order

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City has issued a boil water order for all customers east of Norris City from the reservoir on east until further notice.

13 Year Old Mt. Carmel Boy Cited for Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a Driver’s License, Resisting Arrest, and Illegal Consumption of Alcohol

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police cited a 13-year-old boy Tuesday for operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license, resisting arrest, and illegal consumption of alcohol after police were notified the boy was operating a motor vehicle with two other juveniles. Police caught up with the... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Man Arrested for Resisting Arrest and Public Indecency

Monday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Police cited Timothy L. McKinney, age 38, Wednesday for resisting arrest and public indecency. Police were called to Jumpin Jimmys in reference to an unwanted customer. Police arrived and scene and were told that McKinney exposed himself to the attendant after she... Read More.