Egyptian Health Dept 5-1-20 Update

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Friday, May 1, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. There have been 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saline County, 2 in Gallatin... Read More.

Indiana Plan to Re-Open

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Eric Holcomb has outlined a 5-stage process to reopen the Hoosier state by July 4th. Stage 2 starts Monday and will take place over the next 3 weeks and applies to every county in Indiana except or Lake, Marion, and Cass. On Monday, the... Read More.

Neighbor Injured; Her Dog Killed in Attack by Carmi Resident’s Three Dogs

Friday, May 1 by Jc Tinsley

Tragic news out of Fairview Drive as Carmi Police released a narrative Thursday afternoon from an incident Friday, 4/24/20. A Carmi woman is injured and sadly her dog was killed after a neighbor’s 3 dogs were involved in a heartwrenching attack. 72 year old... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Police NOT Looking for PPE Violations

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mt. Carmel Police Department has received phone calls concerning the enforcement of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in public. The Mt. Carmel Police Department is NOT on “patrol” looking for violations. The Mt. Carmel Police Department would like to remind individuals that local businesses can... Read More.

Statement from Rep. Darren Bailey

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CONSENT TO VOLUNTARILY VACATING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Louisville, IL. – State Representative Darren Bailey said today he asked the Appellate Court to voluntarily vacate his restraining order against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order that shut down most of Illinois and ordered citizens to ‘stay at... Read More.

Norris City Village Board to Meet Monday via Conference Call

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City will conduct a Village Board meeting on Monday, May 4th, at 7:00 p.m. by conference call. The media is welcome to attend by phone as well. At the beginning of the meeting, attendance of the Board will be taken... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday via Teleconference

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, May 5, via teleconference. Dial in number 844-855-4444. Access code 159294.

Local Scout Council Hosts “Cabin Fever” Virtual Camporee

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA/SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Since traditional campouts can’t take place right now, local Boy Scouts of America volunteers have planned the first-ever “Cabin Fever” Buffalo Trace Council Virtual Camporee. The free event, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, is for youth of all ages, and will be... Read More.

SIC to Hold Drive-Thru Book Buyback, Return

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--Online book sale going on now for summer classes-- HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 30, 2020) – Students of Southeastern Illinois College will sell their textbooks or return rentals in a much different manner than previous years. Offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14 and... Read More.

IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now processed more than 830,000... Read More.