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IDHS to Close Remaining Local Office Lobbies as Covid-19 Peaks in Illinois; All Benefits Remain Available

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Consumers still urged to stay home; all benefits applications fully available by phone and online; local staff responding by phone and will continue handling local emergency assistance needsCHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is taking another step to protect its...

Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker announced Tuesday he is suspending laws that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets as part of consumer debt collection proceedings. This step protects the use of the stimulus money for food,...

Carmi City Council Met Via Conference Call Tuesday

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At the 25 minute Carmi City Council meeting, which was conducted by conference call due to the coronavirus outbreak, the members approved the reappointment of Nancy J Winter as Trustee on the Police Pension Fund Board for a two year term effective May First...

Carmi Woman Arrested for DUI and Other Charges Monday

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 54 year old Carmi woman, Angela M. Knight, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening for DUI, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, after a motorist reported her driving recklessly on Illinois Route 1 between Norris City and Carmi. She was...

Carmi Police Reports

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Sullivan, Indiana man, Robert J. Henico, was arrested by Carmi Police early Saturday morning for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Under the Influence with a BAC of .08 or more. He was taken to the White County...

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tonight at 6PM

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will meet tonight at 6pm. The agenda includes discussion and/or action on the hiring of personnel for the Gas Department, the hiring/appointment of Jodi Brockett for City Clerk and appointing Jodi Brockett as the IMRF Agent, discussion about CoViD-19, the...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois DCFS releases new public service announcement highlighting ways to keep children safeCHICAGO – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois, and to increase awareness the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services today released a new public service announcement highlighting simple things...

Sen. Righter Urges Governor to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Small Business Owners and Self-Proprietors

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, ILL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on unemployment benefits for small business owners and self-proprietors not typically eligible for unemployment benefits.Under the recently signed federal stimulus law, small business owners and self-proprietors are now eligible for...

Grayville City Council Met Monday Despite Some Technical Problems

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An unprecedented meeting as Grayville commissioners, the mayor, city clerk and even a couple guests gathered for a Council Conference Call Monday night. Technology is gorgeous when it works and a massive pain in the neck when it doesn’t cooperate. Luckily, only one commissioner...

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.IDoA distributed the funds, provided through Emergency Assistance Services grants, to the...