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IDOT Announces Lane Reduction on I-64 in White County Starting Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 64 in White County of an upcoming LANE REDUCTION.Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting, work will begin on I-64 from the Wayne-White County line to 6.5 miles east. Traffic will... Read More.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Awards $5,750 in 2020 Collegiate Scholarships

Saturday, May 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to award six, $750 scholarships to Wayne County students majoring in an ag-related field of study. The Young Leader Committee is also honored to award one student with a $1,000 scholarship.The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. At this meeting, they will be practicing social distancing as passed down by Illinois Governor Pritzker. When entering the courtroom, please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members... Read More.

Hamilton/Wayne County Health Department Administrator Weighs In on Fairfield Restaurant’s Decision to Open

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Fairfield restauranteur has allegedly opened against Governor Pritzker’s orders and while the Hamilton/Wayne County Bi-County Health Department administrator acknowledges it’s happened, he says he in no way “cleared them to operate” as some have suggested.“First of all, I’m not giving anybody, or clearing... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2020, at 7 p.m. At this meeting, we will be practicing social distancing as passed down by Illinois Governor Pritzker. When entering the courtroom, please maintain a 6-foot distance between other... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Stolen Registration Plate

Monday, May 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report from Carrier Mills Police Department Sunday afternoon in reference to a stolen vehicle they had pursued and apprehended on April 29th.Carrier Mills Police Sergeant advised he had been involved in a pursuit with a vehicle that... Read More.

ISP Investigate Fatal ATV Accident in Gallatin County Friday Evening

Monday, May 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Troopers responded to investigate a single vehicle crash, resulting in one fatality Friday evening around 5:20 P.M.A preliminary investigation indicates Derrick J. Jackson, 30, of Elizabethtown, was traveling northbound on Forestry Road #534 in the Pounds Hollow Recreation Area... Read More.

Saline County Confirms 4th Positive CoViD Case

Saturday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, May 2, 2020 of a Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 30’s, is at home in isolation. This is the fourth confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Saline... Read More.

White County States Attorney Issues Release Regarding IL Stay At Home Executive Order

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

White County States Attorney Denton Aud issued a press release late Wednesday afternoon specifically taking on Governor Pritzker’s Stay at Home Executive Order. In the nearly two page piece, Aud, spoke on behalf of White County Sheriff Doug Maier and county police chiefs Jason... Read More.

Edwards County Man Sentenced to 4 Years in IDOC on Class 2 Felony Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Charge

Wednesday, April 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

51-year old Mark E. Johnson of Edwards County, Illinois, was sentenced on April 28, 2020 to 4-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”). Johnson pled guilty in Edwards County Circuit... Read More.