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Construction Suspended Where Possible for July 4

Non-emergency closures called off, but motorists should still expect work zones SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Fourth of July holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency closures will...

Southeastern Ready to Welcome Students Back for Fall

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (July 1, 2019) - Southeastern Illinois College released its Fall reopening plan to all its employees this week, and will post the plan on the College website in July at least a month before the start of school.Administrators say that...

Keep Your Independence This July Fourth and Drive Sober

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement to step up traffic safety enforcement SPRINGFIELD – With the Fourth of July just around the corner, law enforcement throughout the state are taking part in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roads. The stepped-up...

Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Measures include tougher penalties for injuries caused by texting and driving Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect July 1 which establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will hold the first of their two regular monthly meetings this Tuesday, July 7th at 5:30 P.M. at City Council Chambers, located at 225 East Main Street.On the agenda will be the re-appointments of Rick Absher and Lloyd Stills to...

FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox announced today that 14 men have been federally charged for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. The cases are the result of an FBI led operation...

$375,000 in Grants for Non-Profits Helping Feed & House Families During the Coronavirus Emergency

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is joining the state treasurer’s office in reminding non-profit organizations that there is a grant program through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund which assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less designed to...

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RELIEF TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State will disburse federal funding to communities seeking reimbursement for emergency costs beginning in July SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State will expedite a portion of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars...

REND LAKE COLLEGE RELEASES PLAN FOR FALL 2020

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (June 30, 2020) — With the Fall 2020 semester weeks away, Rend Lake College has a plan in place for instruction during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Visit