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Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Nutrition Benefits Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, August 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Households Can Receive $342 in SNAP Funds per Eligible StudentSPRINGFIELD - Today, Governor Pritzker announced that the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has extended the deadline for Illinoisans to apply for nutrition... Read More.

IEMA Provides Safety Tips for Storm Survivors During Extended Power Outages

Thursday, August 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 249,000 households in Illinois still without power following Monday stormsSPRINGFIELD – Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Helps Promote New Free Mobile App for Sportsmen and Women: Download ‘Outdoor Illinois’ Beginning Today

Thursday, August 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is assisting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) get the word out about the new mobile app for outdoorsmen and women called Outdoor Illinois. Launched today by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), the app is... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday With a Busy Agenda

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council met last night at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…Mayor Dick Dietz swore in James Morris as Fire Chief, praising him and the Fire Department for the outstanding work they do.Approved was a pay... Read More.

New Hope Christian Academy to Open August 31st in the RIG Ministries Building

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The new private Christian School in Carmi, New Hope Christian Academy, has announced their new location for the school, the RIG Ministries building at 215 Industrial Avenue in Carmi. The school will open August 31.... Read More.

The Print Shop in Carmi to Host Bulldog Bash Friday, August 28th

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

No football season will not stop The Print Shop in Carmi from celebrating the upcoming Bulldog school year with their annual Bulldog Bash, Friday, August 28th. They will have food from Local Yokel’s BBQ, Rosie Jean’s Sweet Tea & Jesus, and entertainment from Luke... Read More.

RLC RECEIVES GRANT FOR WI-FI EXPANSION

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 11, 2020) — Rend Lake College students will see expanded Wi-Fi internet access on campus after the college was awarded a Career and Technical Education Improvement Grant.The Illinois Community College Board announced RLC as the recipient of $88,027 to help expand... Read More.

REND LAKE COLLEGE RECEIVES $5.3 MILLION FOR NEW ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 11, 2020) — Construction of a new Allied Health building at Rend Lake College could be starting soon thanks to $5.3 million in funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.RLC was one of 15 Illinois community colleges to receive funding for... Read More.

New COVID-19 Cases Announced Tuesday in Southern Illinois

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 11, 2020, of two Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 40’s, at... Read More.

CITY OF CARMI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT SEPTEMBER 12

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.Due to COVID-19 CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must... Read More.