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Carmi Sewer Customers Asked to Flush Toilet Paper Only

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

NOTICE: Carmi Sewer Customers flush TOILET PAPER only! Please do NOT flush the following items:Baby wipes Napkins Paper Towels Feminine hygiene products, even if the packaging says flushable Grease GlovesPlease do not put grease down your drains.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday, of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 female in her teens 2 males in their 50’s 1 female in her 60’s White County (4)1 female...

PRE-K SCREENINGS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 29TH & 30TH

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Schools are conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings for Birth to 5-year old children not yet enrolled in public schools, and who will not be kindergarten eligible in the fall. The screening checks every child’s progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,655 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine allocation data now posted on the IDPH website SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,655 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 female 40s,...

Area Closure Order Lifted – Feral Swine Operations End

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 17, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois of...

FMH PRESENTS MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital. Robert Koker, who works in Plant Operations at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was selected as the March...

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES A RECORD 41,000 BUSINESSES SERVED BY STATEWIDE NETWORK OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN 2020

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State investments expanded services to double the number of small businesses served while helping yield over $150 million in financial assistance for those facing challenges brought by COVID-19 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that 2020...

The Illinois Commerce Commission Names Michael Merchant Executive Director

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced today that Michael Merchant has been named the agency’s new Executive Director. Merchant fills the vacancy left by Christy George, who went on to become the First Assistant Deputy Governor, Budget & Economy at the Office of the Governor.Having...

Forensic Falcons Win 2021 International Forensic Association Tournament

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL (March 17, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named team champions at the 31st International Forensic Association (IFA) Tournament March 14, earning first place in both the community college division and in overall sweepstakes. To earn the prize, the Falcons bested...

SIC Board Talks Top Teams, State Funding, Nursing Pass Rates and More

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill, (March 17, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 16, at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Room in the student center to approve an early retirement incentive for faculty, hear of a new international championship by the...