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Labor Day Tragedy in Crossville: UPDATED TO INCLUDE NAME

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

UPDATE:A 38 year old Carmi man, Shawn Dale “Mexico” Jones, died after an ATV accident in Crossville Monday afternoon. White County Sheriff’s Dispatch received the call at approximately 5:44 PM. Witnesses, who reportedly saw the accident unfold, told officers it appeared the ATV’s throttle... Read More.

Updated Resources for EDCs, Businesses, and Communities

Tuesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

VITAL RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES (UPDATED)Medical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Donations (URGENT)State Emergency Small Business Grants and Loan Assistance (DCEO)Hospitality Emergency Grant Program Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund Downstate Small Business... Read More.

Updated List of Bear Sightings 4-6-2020 as of 10:30am

Monday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

List of known locations for your “Bear Hunt”. Have other locations? Send them now to [email protected] School 113 10th Street CarmiJefferson School 713 4th Street CarmiThe Original Company, WROY/WRUL 101 N. Church Street Carmi1st Mid Bank & Trust 116 W. Main Street CarmiState Farm - Dave Matheny 122 E Main Street CarmiBanterra Bank 1310 W... Read More.

CWC Unit #5 School Board Had Busy Meeting Monday (UPDATED to Include Closed Session)

Tuesday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Brownsville School Foundation gave an update on the playground at the school. The project, mainly the installation of new swings, is 88% complete with 10% still in progress, with the other two percent open. They have yet to finish the playground... Read More.

Wayne County To Get Updated Detention Control System

Thursday, August 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Sheriff has announced work is underway on replacing the Wayne County Jail’s 26 year old detention control system. Sheriff Mike Everett says the original system that was installed has grown obsolete and is now past the option of repair. In an... Read More.

Updated Illinois Sport Fish Consumption Advisory

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced an updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. These changes are the result of continued sampling by the Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program and do not suggest that Illinois fish are becoming more... Read More.

State of Illinois Migrates to Updated Open Data Management System

Wednesday, November 8 by Jc Tinsley

The State of Illinois today announced the move to a new open data management platform bringing a more functional and straightforward system that will deliver significant cost savings to Illinois, resulting in $1.2 million in savings over five years.“The new open data portal is... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Posts Updated Prevailing Wage Rates

Tuesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) announces that updated prevailing wage rates are now available. To view rates, visit https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx. These rates are effective for work performed on public works projects on or after Monday, June 5, 2017.According to the... Read More.