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White County Historical Society Offering Unique Gifts for Sale This Weekend

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Finding the right Christmas gift can be challenging, and the White County Historical Society has several items which may fit your needs. With the extra challenge of trying to avoid Covid virus, you might want to consider one of these unique items. They are... Read More.

Carmi Christmas Elves Present Ice Skating at Christmas Lights of Hope this Weekend

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Christmas Elves along with the City of Carmi present skating at Christmas Lights of Hope. The hours of operation are for this coming weekend are Friday 5-9, Saturday 2-9, Sunday 2-8!The cost is just a suggested donation of $5.00 to skate. If... Read More.

Sub-Dudes Serve Meals at Lifeboat Alliance

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of Sub-Dudes stand for a photo after serving meals at Lifeboat Alliance recently. Sub-Dudes is a new organization established this year by Mt. Vernon Township High School senior Dylan Harkins. Membership is made up of boys at MVTHS and is converse to the... Read More.

Staying Cyber Secure at the Holidays

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - With COVID-19 restrictions around the nation, shopping virtually has become more than just a convenience and it’s important to take steps to stay safe when shopping online, especially at the holidays.From the convenience of easily making household and grocery purchases to... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE BATTLES FIREARMS BACKLOG

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Firearms Owner’s Identification card was first enacted by the Illinois legislature 52 years ago. Since that time, the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau has been tasked with the administration of the FOID card, the concealed carry license (CCL), the Firearms Transfer Inquiry... Read More.

Goal setting workshop/Recovery holiday reflections offered through Recovery Resource Center

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A workshop to help people explore goal setting will be held Saturday, December 19 from 2-4 p.m. via Zoom, a program of Egyptian Health Department’s Recovery Resource Center. Participants will examine and develop their goal setting skills and style, motivational style, and leave the... Read More.

White County Board to Hold Special Meeting Monday

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will have a Special Meeting Monday, December 14th at 9:00 AM to consider the approval of the Landscape Plan, Certificate of Insurance, updated Site Plan, and Decommissioning Plan submitted by Ranger Power for the Big River Solar Project. The next regular... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 58 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 58 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (30) 1 male under the age of 10 1 male in his teens 7 females in their 20’s 3... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 4 New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 60’s 1 female in her 80’s To date:There have been 453 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

IDNR Releases 2020 Preliminary Deer Harvest Information

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hunters throughout Illinois took more than 1,100 deer during the 2020 Firearm Deer Season than the previous year according to preliminary totals released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 76,579 animals were killed during the 7 day total; that’s 1,162 more than 2019... Read More.