2020 Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Meeting

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Control and Dam Safety staff will host a public workshop in the Rend Lake Visitor Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.The purpose of the workshop will be to discuss specific... Read More.

Carmi Woman’s Book To Hit Bookshelves and Amazon This Friday

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Carmi woman’s first book hits bookshelves and will be available on Amazon this Friday. Founder and CEO of Mom Stuff, LLC, Cassie (Hughes) Pigg is getting real and details her personal struggle with severe postpartum anxiety after giving birth to her first child... Read More.

MAPPING for the Future Meeting Tonight in McLeansboro

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tonight at 6:00 p.m., the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will have an informational meeting about their MAPPING for the Future program at the Laborers Union Hall in McLeansboro. Gisele Hamm, the program’s manager will provide an overview of the program and the benefits... Read More.

99th Annual Meeting of White County Farm Bureau Scheduled for Late January

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 99th Annual Meeting of the White County Farm Bureau will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL.The business meeting will include reports from the President and the... Read More.

Carmi City Council Met Tuesday Night; Liquor License Created and Granted for New Restaurant

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A short , albeit productive meeting was held Tuesday night as the Carmi City Council voted to welcome a new restaurant by creating and awarding a new Class B Liquor License.Alderman Steve Winkleman was the lone “No” vote as the City Council welcomes Mr.... Read More.

Paisley Ann Hurley

Tuesday, January 7 by Tammy Knight

Infant, Paisley Ann Hurley, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She is the daughter of Joseph David Hurley and Elizabeth Ann (Weedman) Hurley.In addition to her parents, Paisley is survived by paternal grandparents Daniel and Anita Weedman... Read More.

Carmi Yard Waste Site Closed Until Spring

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi Yard Waste Site (compost site) is closed until spring. The City apologies for any inconvenience.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Warrant Arrests

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 49 year old Carmi woman, Regina D. Johnson was arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening on a White County Warrant. She bonded out on $2,500 cash. Haley R. Stocke, 26, of Springerton, turned herself in to the Carmi Police Department on a White County... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Weekend of Adult-Use Cannabis, Applicant Totals for Dispensary Licenses

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Federal and Professional Regulation has announced that statewide adult-use cannabis sales from Wednesday, January 1 through Sunday, January 5 totaled $10,830,667.91. Dispensaries across the state rendered 271,169 transactions over the five-day period.SALESTRANSACTIONSJan. 1$3,176,256.7177,128Jan. 2$2,252,586.5156,762Jan. 3$2,209,065.0155,161Jan. 4$2,004,019.4351,174Jan. 5$1,189,252.1830,954TOTAL$10,830,667.91271,169As part of... Read More.

Carbondale Macy’s Store to Close

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carbondale, IL) -- A company spokeswoman says the University Mall Macy's store in Carbondale is being closed. The announcement of the closure was made yesterday. The store has been in the Carbondale community for nearly 30 years, starting in as a Famous-Barr and converting... Read More.