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Council Passes 4.95 Percent Property Tax Increase Monday Morning

Monday, December 23 by Jc Tinsley

There was some noise from the gallery at the December 17th Carmi City Council meeting. The loudest thing at the 9am special council meeting Monday morning was accountant Keith Botsch’s outfit as he prepared for a company Christmas party. It took all of 4... Read More.

Grayville Water/Sewer Rates Tapped for Increase

Monday, December 11 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Water and Sewer rates are going up. Commissioner Don Baldwin explains the reasoning. “Last year, we were in the red $220,000. So City Council needs to increase the established water and sewage service rate to be in compliance with the requirements of the minimum... Read More.

Council Approves Ordinance for Annual Appropriations and Budget; Water Rate Increase Could Be Coming

Tuesday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi residents may be looking at a water rate increase in the coming years. That’s according to Keith Botsch, who told Carmi Council members they may have to consider it while laying out the annual budget and appropriations at Tuesday night’s meeting. ... Read More.

McLeansboro Part-Time Officers Receive Pay Increase

Wednesday, July 13 by WROY-WRUL News

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for about an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report.The Fiscal Year 2023 budget was approved. There were no changes to it after it was presented at the June meeting.After much discussion it was decided... Read More.

Covid Numbers Continue to Increase

Friday, August 6 by Ray Mitchell

Covid Numbers Continue to Increase While Illinois Governor Pritzker and Republican legislators continue to debate the state’s recent mask mandates, Covid 19 cases continue to climb in Southern Illinois. Thursday, the Egyptian Health Department reported a total of 34 new cases of the virus, with Saline... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Joins Statewide Campaign to Increase Awareness Around College Financial Aid Application

Friday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) are collaborating with Governor Pritzker on the new Rock the FAFSA Illinois Campaign. Designed to reach students, parents, schools and communities, the campaign is focused... Read More.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Launches New Training Program to Increase Human Trafficking Awareness

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department partners with federal, state and private agencies to prevent child human traffickingCHICAGO – January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding the public that human trafficking is not something that only happens... Read More.

Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is informing constituents of the newest laws to take effect at the beginning of the New Year and reminding everyone of the continuing mandated increase of the Illinois minimum wage law another dollar an hour starting January 1, 2021. One... Read More.

SIC Board Gets Update on Carmi Expansion and Approves Retiree Incentives, Healthcare Increase, Tax Levy

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Dec. 4, 2020) - The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Heritage Room on the Harrisburg campus to discuss action items and reports ranging from retiree incentives and health insurance to the Carmi expansion and intersession classes.In action... Read More.

Farm Bureau Directors Oppose Sales Tax Increase

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, at their October 19, 2020 meeting, expressed their opposition to the 1% public safety sales tax proposed for White County. After careful consideration of the potential revenue impact as well as the current state of the... Read More.

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