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SIC’s Top Students Inducted into International PTK Honor Society

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College's Mu Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society inducted twelve new members during an induction ceremony held on March 5. Pictured in the first row are PTK officers (l-r) Camden Schiff, Harrisburg – officer;...

SIC Takes Preventative Steps for Students

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 17, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world of higher education. In response, tight-knit communities now keep ties strong via means of online classrooms, video conferences, and email. Southeastern Illinois College is not only responding to the demands of...

New Haven Boil Order Lifted

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil water order for the entire Village of New Haven has been lifted. It was lifted late Friday morning.

City of Carmi to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday April 20, 2020.Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 am. The process should take approximately 6 weeks.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure...

Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery Following Thursday Afternoon Fight

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Timothy L. Roberts, is behind bars in the White County jail, following a report of a physical fight Thursday afternoon at the apartments located at 203 6th Street in Carmi. CPD spoke with David Whetstone about what had...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial...

Rep. Bailey: Move Illinois Forward; Reach to Heaven for Help

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – Illinois has been so focused on addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that we’ve literally heard nothing about our future, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. Bailey said the situation is such a huge challenge he’s calling for a Statewide Day of Prayer.“I...

Illinois’ Credit Rating Nearly Junk

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois’ credit rating is one ding away from junk status. Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings lowered the state’s lowest-in-the-nation credit rating to “Triple B Negative” based on their expectation that the state will have difficulty navigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects. Two other ratings...