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Produce Giveaway This Morning at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a produce giveaway today at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM will be for seniors (60 and older). 10:30 AM – 11:30 will be for the general public. This is... Read More.

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2020

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. A DuPage County resident in her 40s became ill in mid-August.“While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also... Read More.

SI SUPRT to Celebrate 31st National Recovery Month Throughout September

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Speakers offered for September, Recovery Month Egyptian Health Department’s Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment (SI SUPRT) Council are celebrating the nation’s 31st National Recovery Month throughout September. National Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and other... Read More.

Commissioners Urge Utilities to Extend Moratorium on Disconnections through Winter 2021

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago, IL – Concerned with steady coronavirus infection rates and the approaching cold weather, the Illinois Commerce Commission on Friday sent a letter to large state-regulated utilities requesting an extension of the moratorium on residential customer disconnections for non-payment until March 31, 2021.The letter,... Read More.

Dad’s BBQ Applies Flexibility as Survival Tool for COVID-19

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--SIC WISBDC Assists Dad’s with Financial Relief Info and Application-- ELDORADO, Ill. (Sept. 9, 2020) -- Lori Bowen and her brother Robert Mitchell have weathered many storms since opening Dad’s BBQ in Eldorado over 30 years ago. However, their strength, motivation, and perseverance;... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Tackles Large Agenda Tuesday Night

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council’s September 8th meeting ran for about an hour and 45 minutes as the group toiled through their 25 agenda items. Trick or Treat will go on in the city from 6p – 8p on Saturday, October 31st as it has in the... Read More.

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Norris City Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board held its regular monthly meeting last night.The board accepted a TIF fund request from the Lion’s Club in the amount of $25,000 for their roof repair project. They had also asked for some money for kitchen repairs, but the... Read More.

Harrisburg Doctor Sentenced to an Additional 40 Years in Prison for his Wife’s Murder

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Harrisburg doctor convicted of killing his wife and then burning the body has been sentenced more than 4 years after the murder. Brian Burns was in Saline County Court Tuesday afternoon to be sentenced after multiple delays. He will spend an additional 40... Read More.

Mail in Balloting and Solar Farm the Main Topics at Tuesday’s White County Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Despite mail in balloting not being a requirement for the 2020 election, White County Clerk Beth Sell says there has been a lot of action on that front. Her office has over and over again reminded the public that they are not required to... Read More.

POT TAXES

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

While the latest total adult-use cannabis sales for Illinois for the month of August weren’t immediately available, the amount of taxes for the month is in. Data from the Illinois Department of Revenue show the state took in $19.2 million in cannabis taxes last... Read More.