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After Nearly 32 Years, Graves Calls it a Career

Wednesday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

After 31 years and 8 months, Sheriff Randy Graves is hanging up his badge for the last time, headed to the farm, and probably to finish up a remodel that began a few years ago.More than 50 folks were crammed in Carmi City Council... Read More.

Thirty Illinois Children a Day Being Admitted to Hospital with CoViD; Masks at School War Rages On; Niemerg Calls IHSA a Bully

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

A report out of the Southern Illinoisan says this month more than 30 Illinois children a day are being admitted to hospitals with confirmed or suspected CoViD-19. The rolling 7 day average reached 40 admissions last Wednesday. A year ago at this time, average... Read More.

Fulkerson Calls Evergreen Acres a Hidden Gem in Carmi

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

Evergreen Acres, while many folks are vaguely familiar with the facility, can be described as a hidden gem in Carmi. That’s exactly how Pete Fulkerson describes the non profit housing complex. Pete Fulkerson is the manager of the facility after enjoying a successful 39... Read More.

White County Board Calls Special Meeting To Deal with Treasurer’s Office

Wednesday, May 19 by Jc Tinsley

The rumor mill is churning out quite the narrative regarding an upcoming special meeting of the White County Board. It was called yesterday and is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) at 5:30pm. The official meeting notice only lists “Operations of the Treasurer’s Office” on the... Read More.

IDES has Backlog of More than 43,000 Calls from Unemployed

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been more than a year since Illinois’ unemployment claims peaked and yet, thousands of people are still waiting for call backs from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. A Freedom of Information Act request has revealed a backlog of 43,355 calls from Illinoisans... Read More.

Red Cross Calls for Healthy Blood Donors Following Severe Weather

Monday, February 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Feb. 22, 2021) — Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the U.S. have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to give now to ensure blood... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Calls on Drivers to Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles (aka Scott’s Law)

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is issuing an urgent reminder to motorists to adhere to the state’s Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, designed to protect law enforcement and emergency responders who are stopped on the side of roadways. White also... Read More.

IPHCA Calls for Strengthening Funding in Underserved Communities in Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY2022 Proposed Budget

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address virtually, introducing his proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). IPHCA commends Governor Pritzker for prioritizing racial justice and eliminating disparities, and his commitment to protecting our state’s health care and human services systems. However,... Read More.

Miller’s Statement on Calls for Impeachment

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, Congresswoman Mary Miller released the following statement to address the calls to impeach President Trump.“I join my colleagues in denouncing the violence that occurred in the Capitol last week. It was a very sad day in our nation.

Rep. Darren Bailey Calls for Speaker Madigan’s Resignation

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – The state’s largest utility, Com-Ed, directly implicates Speaker Madigan and his political allies as recipients of jobs, contracts, and payments in a court filing released this morning, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey, who wants Madigan to resign.“Speaker Madigan should step... Read More.