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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $18 MILLION IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS

Grants to enhance water and sewer infrastructure for 34 downstate and rural communitiesSPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. A total of $18.2 million will... Read More.

Carmi Chamber to Host S.T.I.R Again

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce would like to invite local businesses and the public to join us on May 22nd in downtown Carmi for S.T.I.R. While S.T.I.R. has a new meaning this time around - Shop, Taste, Interact, Remember to Support Local – it will... Read More.

Carmi Kiwanis Club Learns About Wild Bunch Athletics at Thursday’s Meeting

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For the first time in about 5 months, the Carmi Kiwanis Club invaded the White County Farm Bureau basement for a regular club meeting Thursday. The program for the day included a presentation from Danielle Healy, owner of Wild Bunch Athletics in Norris City. ... Read More.

FMH TO OFFER COVID VACCINATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations by appointment only on Friday, April 9th, to the public for anyone that falls into the Tier 1A and Tier 1B category, which includes anyone over the age of 18 with chronic health... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to Explore Illinois Music History in New Exhibit

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

‘State of Sound’ opens April 30 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The next special exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore the amazing musical history of Illinois by putting the spotlight on... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Proclaims April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Governor JB Pritzker is proclaiming the month of April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois. The annual event provides an opportunity to recognize the importance of the technology industry to Illinois and the value it... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Monday of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals include: 1 female in her 40's 1 male in his 40's 1 male in his 50's To date: There have been 789 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases in Saline County

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Monday of 6 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (6)1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 2 males in their... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session last night at the Village Hall, after being held for the last several months at the Lions Club Building due to the pandemic.Danny Woosley, who handles the village employees’ medical insurance addressed the... Read More.

Pickle Ball Has Arrived in Carmi

Monday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Pickleball, a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is the fastest growing sport in America and it’s found it’s way to Carmi. A couple months ago, Terry “Sarge” Gholson says a local club started up and the group is aiming to raise some funds... Read More.