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Lions and Vendors and Yard Sales – Oh My!

Tuesday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

courtesy of Hailey Winkleman for WROY/WRUL NewsThe Lions Club of Carmi will hold their annual Vendor Fair on June 1 from 8am-1pm. The Club usually holds the Fair on the first Saturday of June each year, and are excited to have several vendors signed... Read More.

As Recreational Cannabis Sales again Hit Record, Illinois AG calls for Federal Rescheduling

Wednesday, January 17 by Jc Tinsley

$1.6 billion of product sold in 2023 as out-of-state sales declineBy CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS [email protected]As Illinois’ recreational cannabis industry once again reported record sales for 2023, the state’s attorney general is calling on the federal government to reclassify the substance. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency... Read More.

Emmanuel Church Christmas Sales

Tuesday, November 28 by WROY-WRUL News

It’s a local tradition that has been ongoing for 32 years….the annual Christmas cookie and bake sale at Emmanuel Church here in Carmi.This weekend, Saturday from nine until about noon, Emmanuel Church, located at 203 Edgewood Lane, will host the 32nd annual Christmas Cookie,... Read More.

State Sales Tax Holiday Beginning August 5th For Back To School Shopping

Tuesday, July 26 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a State Sales Tax Holiday for certain school clothing and school-related items for back-to-school expenses. The state sales tax holiday is a ten-day period during which consumers can purchase certain clothing and school-related items and pay sales tax... Read More.

Grayville Yard Sales this Weekend

Monday, April 26 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Grayville is preparing for it’s city-wide yard sale this weekend. Penny Pritchett of the Grayville Chamber says the city-wide yard sales begin at 7am this Saturday, May 1st. Additionally, the Chamber will be grilling pork burgers, hamburgers, and hot dogs beginning... 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.

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Topped 37-Million in April

Tuesday, May 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration says adult-use cannabis sales have topped 37-million in April. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced yesterday that over 800-thousand items were sold during the 30-day period. The department says a part of each sale... Read More.

State of Illinois Sees Revenues Increase for March; Gun Sales Up; Libertarians and Green Party Suing to Get on November Ballot

Friday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

MARCH TAXES Even as part of the month the state was under a stay-at-home order imposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state still saw revenues increase by $174 million. The state’s non-partisan government forecasting group says that it may be surprising given the economic conditions,... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Third Month Sales Totals for Adult Use Cannabis

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated nearly $36 million in sales in MarchCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced preliminary numbers show statewide adult-use cannabis sales in March totaled $35,902,543.22. Dispensaries across the state sold 812,203 items over the 31-day... Read More.

Rice Motor Company Service Department Still Open; Sales By Appointment Only

Tuesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rice Motor Company’s Service Department is open from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Mon-Fri and Sales by appointment only. Call Todd Rice 384-2659, Scott Rice 384-6565, and Mark Cozart 383-1484. GM is offering some good deals, so they encourage customers to contact them if they wish... Read More.