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Area Man Airlifted After Two Vehicle Crash

Tuesday, November 16 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois State Police is investigating a two vehicle crash, with injuries, that occurred at approximately 9:30 AM on November 12th, on Highway 14 at County Road 675 E in Hamilton County. Matthew A Lydick 48, of Mcleansboro was traveling eastbound on Illinois Route... Read More.

Area Unemployment Rates in Better Shape than Year Ago for July

Friday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

The unemployment rate is way down compared to last year throughout the region. White County is at a flat 5% for July, almost half of what it was in July of 2020 (9.9%). The lowest unemployment rate in the area is Hamilton County who... Read More.

Area Pre-K Screenings Scheduled

Wednesday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

If you’ve got a youngster at home that’s not kindergarten eligible this fall, you’ve got an opportunity to have them screened at no charge tomorrow and Friday here in Carmi. Carmi-White County schools are currently preparing for the screenings for kids Birth to 5... Read More.

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State Board of Education Reveals 2019 PARCC Scores for Area Schools

Monday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

New information from the Illinois State Board of Education gives us an insight into how school age children are performing. The report is based on results from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam from the 2019 school year. ... Read More.

Area Basketball Standouts Make Lions Club All Star Game

Tuesday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

All Stars have been announced for the 42nd Annual Lions Club Classic. The games, featuring some of southern Illinois’ best basketball players will be held on June 4th at Rend Lake College. The boys will be coached by Brad Norman of Chester and Curt... Read More.

Tri County Area Lagging Behind State Average for Vaccinations

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s top physician, Dr. Ngozi Ezike says if you’re not feeling confident about getting vaccinated for CoViD-19, you should talk to your doctor about your concerns.She says nearly 10 million doses of the vaccine have been administered so far and more than 35%... Read More.

Six Area Students Among Dozens Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Rend Lake College

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

More than three dozen Rend Lake College students were recognized for their academic prowess with their induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization for two-year colleges that help high-achieving students with scholarships, career training, transfer success and... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities.The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board reviewed grant requests totaling more than $1.4 million and recommended awarding funding... Read More.

Area Closure Order Lifted – Feral Swine Operations End

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 17, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois of... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Saline Valley Conservancy Customers in Battleford Road Area

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers in the Battleford Road area are on a boil water order until further notice.An EPA Lead and Copper Hotline number will be provided for any question or concerns as required by IL EPA Regulations 1-800-424-5323