24 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount... Read More.

Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education Will Meet Tonight

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County CUSD #5 Board of Education will meet Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Junior/Senior High School cafeteria. Guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will be followed. This includes:·... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11 Percent, Payrolls Increase in August

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.5 percentage points to 11.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +66,000 jobs in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.

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Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New Cases of COVID-19

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 17, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, under the age of 5, at home and in isolation a male, under the age of... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO MULTIPLE MOVE OVER (SCOTT’S) LAW CRASHES IN LESS THAN A 12-HOUR PERIOD

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers responded to two separate Move Over (Scott’s Law) crashes in less than a 12-hour period. The first incident occurred on Sept. 16, 2020 at approximately 1:24 p.m. It involved an ISP squad car and multiple vehicles.... Read More.

BRAD LEE CHOSEN AS EGYPTIAN REGION SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Division of the Illinois Association of School Administrators is pleased to announce the selection of Carmi-White County Community Unit School District No. 5 Superintendent Brad Lee as the region’s Superintendent of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Lee, who has... Read More.

Hamilton County Reports Two New Cases of COVID-19

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents:Female infant Male in his 70’s To date:There have been 64 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. One person who was a positive lab-confirmed case passed away.53 people have recovered. 9 people are currently isolating at home. ... Read More.

FMH’s Horizon Healthcare to Host an Influenza Vaccination Clinic for People Ages 11 and Older

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flu season is just around the corner and in preparation for it, FMH Horizon Healthcare will be hosting an Influenza Vaccination Clinic for people ages 11 and older at all four locations on Friday, September 25th from 9am-4pm. This is being offered at no... Read More.

Maunie Man Picked Up on Warrant Arrest Found to be in Possession of Meth

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

James H. Earl II, 44, of Maunie, was arrested on a White County Warrant for DUI Wednesday afternoon. White County Sheriff’s Deputy Randy Graves notice Earl walking on Washington Street and advised him of the warrant. During a pat down of Earl, Deputy Graves... Read More.

Crossville Woman Turned Herself in to WCSD on White County Warrant

Thursday, September 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

33 year old Sheena M. Garrett of Crossville turned herself in to the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning on a White County Warrant. She bonded out to $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.