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Urgent Action Required by Certain VA, SSI Beneficiaries

WASHINGTON — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is reminding recipients of Veterans benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who don’t file a tax return and have dependents to take action to receive their full Economic Impact Payments this year.“The vast majority of Americans will...

Carmi Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges Sunday

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 34 year old Carmi woman, Christina F. Lofton, was arrested Sunday afternoon on charges of Domestic Battery, Theft, and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a domestic disturbance at 705A Elm Street in Carmi. She remains held in the White County Jail as...

Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),...

Rep. Bailey: Illinois Law is on our side

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – State Rep. Darren Bailey is confident the law is on his side in regard to his lawsuit opposing Governor J. B. Pritzker’s continuous ‘stay at home’ order, which the Governor announced April 23 he will extend for another 30 days past the...

Boil Order Lifted

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order issued for Carmi water customers west of 900 East along Rt. 14 out to 700 East has been lifted.

Rep. Severin Reacts to Governor’s Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor also indicated changes are coming to the new order that will allow some Southern...

Fowler Responds to Extended Stay-At-Home Order: Southern Illinois is Not Chicago

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, ILL--On April 23, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to extend the "stay-at-home" order until May 30.In response to these actions, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement:"While I recognize that the Governor did modify his stay-at-home order to include...

Rep. Bailey files lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

“Enough is enough”Louisville – State Rep. Darren Bailey filed a lawsuit today (April 23) against Governor J.B. Pritzker for a violation of civil rights.“My lawsuit asks the court to find that Gov. Pritzker overextended his power by issuing additional ‘stay at home’ orders after...

IDNR to Reopen Select Sites for Limited Activities May 1

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Campgrounds, playgrounds and other amenities will remain closedSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To allow Illinois residents to engage in some outdoor activities, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will reopen select state parks, recreation areas fish and wildlife areas and trails beginning May 1. Visitors...

Statement from Congressman Shimkus

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Collinsville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement today regarding the House vote on the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act:"The needs of my constituents are still great. This bill addresses some of the major concerns that I have heard...