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Unit Five School District at a Crossroads; Public Invited to Open Houses to Learn More

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The school district is at a crossroads. And the Unit Five school board is asking for your advice as it approaches an important decision. The elementary (K-8) school buildings, built between 1939 and 1954, are deteriorating, despite the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent to maintain... Read More.

Public Invited to Two Recreation Fee Proposal Open Houses

Thursday, October 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shawnee National Forest and the Friends of the Shawnee will be hosting two upcoming open house meetings to discuss the recently released forest recreation fee proposal. The first open house will take place at the Carbondale Civic Center, Room 116, at 200 S Illinois... Read More.

Public Invited to Recreation Fee Proposal Open House

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shawnee National Forest and the Friends of the Shawnee will be hosting an open house to discuss the recently released forest recreation fee proposal. The open house will take place at the Forest Service-Shawnee National Forest office located at 50 Highway 145 South, Harrisburg,... Read More.

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Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter Warns Public About Facebook Scam

Friday, September 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter is warning the public of a scam that targets all age groups. People are receiving Facebook messages, typically from someone from their friends list that even has the correct profile picture. The message informs the receiver of a Government... Read More.

Carmi Council to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing

Thursday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council will meet in regular session this Tuesday, August 7th. Prior to the meeting, scheduled for 5:30, a public hearing will be held with regard to zoning 1338 Illinois Highway 1 as Business Zone II. The hope is to amend an... Read More.

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s public universities were raked over the coals Tuesday for failing to meet minority recruitment goals in awarding contracts, and state senators are looking for accountability. Senators on the Special Committee on Supplier Diversity met for the first time in Chicago to review how... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips

Friday, June 29 by Jc Tinsley

With hot weather with high humidity forecasted for the next several days, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D. is reminding people about the importance of staying cool in order to avoid heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Hot weather... Read More.

Jesse White Awards More Than $700,000 in Construction Grants to 15 Public Libraries

Wednesday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $724,424 in FY18 Live and Learn Construction grants to 15 public libraries to help pay for essential, capital improvements. “Our public libraries are the cornerstones of our communities,” said White. “I am pleased to... Read More.

Severin Announces Grant Money for Local Public Schools

Thursday, January 18 by Jc Tinsley

On Friday, State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced that the following school districts will be receiving grant money from the Secretary of State’s School Library Grant Program. Benton CHSD #103 will receive $750, Benton CCSD #47 $819, Carterville CUSD #5 $1,571.25, Christopher Unit School District... Read More.

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American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

Monday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region has responded to 94 home fires in the past month. Tragically eight of the home fires had fatalities and 15 people, including 4 young children perished. Two of the fires occurred in multi-unit residences and... Read More.

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Unit Five School District at a Crossroads; Public Invited to Open Houses to Learn More

Public Invited to Two Recreation Fee Proposal Open Houses

Public Invited to Recreation Fee Proposal Open House

Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter Warns Public About Facebook Scam

Carmi Council to Meet Tuesday Following Public Hearing

State Senators, including Dale Righter Take Public Universities to Task for Not Hiring More Minority-Owned Businesses

Illinois Department of Public Health Heat Safety Tips

Jesse White Awards More Than $700,000 in Construction Grants to 15 Public Libraries

Severin Announces Grant Money for Local Public Schools

American Red Cross Urges Public to Take Home Fire Safety Steps

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