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Dual Credit Enters in 20th Year at RLC, Saving Millions for Local Students

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Local students and families have saved more than $17,000,000 by using Rend Lake College’s dual credit program. Now in its 20th year at RLC, more than 50,000 dual credit classes have been taken as the program continues to be an amazing opportunity to simultaneously earn credits for... Read More.

LOCAL BOY SCOUT COUNCIL PRESENTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL SCOUTSTRONG 5K

Tuesday, January 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA/SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Local runners, walkers, and hikers, as well as Scouts, families and the community, are invited to complete the ScoutStrong 5K, a virtual event to support local youth Scouting programs in Southwestern Indiana and Southeastern Illinois. As a virtual event, the ScoutStrong... Read More.

Local COVID-19 Update

Monday, January 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It’s possible things are finally improving with regards to the novel coronavirus as a slower weekend of new positives has been recorded in the tri county area. Sunday, just 12 total new positives were announced including just 1 in White County. There were 19... Read More.

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HB 163 Gains Strong Reactions from Local Law Enforcement and State’s Attorneys

Monday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

Chokeholds and cash bail would be relegated to the past, and better police training and statewide use of officer body cameras are part of the present and future under a criminal justice package to be debated during the lame duck session of the Illinois... Read More.

Illinois State Police Donates to Local Charities

Wednesday, December 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL - Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, would like to announce District 19 was able to make monetary donations to several charitable organizations this year, even though the District was unable to host their 19th annual in-house Charity Auction... Read More.

Local Author Carol Cole to hold Book Signing at Carmi Public Library

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

FIRST BANK DONATES $15,000 IN RELIEF FUNDS TO LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS – First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) recently received a $15,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund, which supports relief efforts for populations hardest-hit by COVID-19. First Bank chose to distribute these funds to local senior... Read More.

MADD, IDOT, ISP, local police team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation shares a common goal with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Illinois law enforcement – to eliminate impaired driving. As the unofficial end of summer approaches, MADD, IDOT, the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state... Read More.

LOCAL CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS CONTINUE; SIGN-UPS FOR K-5 BOYS & GIRLS GOES VIRTUAL

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, Scouting continues in our region, and enrollment is underway now for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade.Individual unit leaders are planning their next season of Cub Scouting, which may include combinations of... Read More.

Local Community Colleges Receive Funding for Critical Capital Projects

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, IL-State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is announcing the release of funding for capital projects at three local community college facilities in the 55th Senate District.As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2020 capital budget, funds will be released from the Illinois Capital... Read More.