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Public Health Officials Announce 3,536 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,536 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths.- Carroll County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 female 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 3 males 60s, 1... Read More.

Cherry Street Food Pantry Open Today 9AM – 11AM

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cherry Street General Baptist Church Food Pantry, 210 Third Street in Carmi, will be open today from 9AM until 11 AM. They will have their regular items along with dry good boxes, 1/2 gallon of milk, and lots of produce.

Grayville City Council to Hold Pubic Hearing and Special Meeting Monday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the 2021-2022 Budget, Monday, April 19th, followed by a Special Meeting to approve the 2022 budget and address a request from the Friends of Grayville for use of the Downtown Pavilion.

Tumble Time Infinity Elite Cheer Team Changes Competition Plans

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As stated in a prior press release the Tumble Time Cheer and Fitness Infinity Elite cheer team was extended a bid to attend The Summit cheer competition, produced by Varsity All Star, held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex at the Walt... Read More.

Lofton Sentenced to 4 Years and 10 Months Wednesday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 36 year old Grayville man, Nicholas Lofton was sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to 4 years and 10 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a class 3 felony charge of Forgery, followed by 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release, and... Read More.

Electronics Recycling Event in Carrier Mills Saturday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The electronics recycling is back this Saturday April 17, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon or until the truck is full. They ask... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases in Saline County Wednesday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday of 20 Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County1 female under the age of 10 3 males under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 3... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Personal Injury Traffic Crash Tuesday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 reported a personal injury traffic crash at approximately 9:25 AM Tuesday in Saline County.51 year old Kimberly R. Hopkins of Rosiclare was travelling southbound on Illinois Route 34, 3400 feet southeast of County Road 150 when she drove across... Read More.

Planning Some Early-Season Boating? Review Safety Requirements Now

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Boaters are heading out on the water on pleasant spring days, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police are reminding boat owners and operators to check their watercraft and their safety checklist to avoid encountering problems on Illinois lakes... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This story has been updated with corrections. WROY/WRUL apologizes for the error.The Mcleansboro City Council met Tuesday in its regular session. Outgoing Mayor Dick Dietz thanked everyone he has worked with as Mayor and said he's sure the new council will do a good job. ... Read More.