Mt. Adams Institue and Shawnee National Forest Bring Back VetsWork Program

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mt. Adams Institute and Shawnee National Forest are excited to bring back the national career-training program for military veterans, called VetsWork Environment, to the Shawnee. The VetsWork program provides an opportunity for local veterans to transition to a career in natural resources and... Read More.

250 New Illinois Laws Begin January 1st; Many Aimed at Protecting Construction Workers

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Starting in the new year more than 250 new laws will take effect in the state of Illinois. Several of the laws are to protect construction workers along state highways, including doubling the fines for someone who hits a construction worker. Starting January first,... Read More.

Illinois State Police Remind Motorists To Move Over

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police say troopers have issued over six thousand Move Over/Scott's Law violations so far this year. ISP has also lost four troopers this year, with two of those deaths caused when motorists didn't move over or slow down for squad cars on... Read More.

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Carmi White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The tax levy for 2019 was approved. It will be extended in the summer of 2020 and the district will spend the money during the 2020-21 school year, beginning July 1st 2020. The final projected tax rate of 3.8 is lower than the 3.9... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Crossville Break-In

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department responded to a break-in and damage to a building at 706 State Street in Crossville Friday morning. Officers contacted the owner Larry Cox and advised him of a broken out window on the building and told him he needed... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tonight

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet tonight. Old business will include discussion of the Gupta property, a thank you in regards to Santa Sunday, and a crimping tool for live gas lines. New business will include Hickory Creek Hideaway’s request for ½ hour extension... Read More.

Spotlights and Power Cords Stolen From Carmi Christmas Lights of Hope Display

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Christmas Lights of Hope in Carmi is reporting thieves have stolen some spotlights taken before Friday and power cords taken since last night. We do have video cameras and will be reviewing the footage. If you have any knowledge of anyone that has been... Read More.

Hamilton County Board to Meet Tonight

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet tonight at 6:00 PM. They will discuss the Laborer’s Local #1197 Union Contract between the Hamilton County Board/Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department and Laborer’s International Union of North America, Southern Central Illinois Laborer’s District Council and Laborer’s Local #1197,... Read More.

Four Vehicle Traffic Crash Results in Minor Injuries Sunday Evening

Monday, December 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to a 4 vehicle traffic crash resulting in minor injuries Sunday evening around 5:33 PM on Illinois Route 1, just south of White County Road 875 N. 34 year old Theresa Back of Eldorado was northbound on Route... Read More.

CLA and CMA Present “Christmas In Harmony” This Sunday at the CWCHS Auditorium

Friday, December 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This Sunday, December 15th, The Carmi League of Arts in conjunction with the Carmi Ministerial Association will present “Christmas in Harmony,” a worship cantata, featuring a multi-church choir, Alumni Singing Six, and a Munchkin Girl’s Chorus, celebrating the true meaning of the Christmas... Read More.