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SIC Forensic Falcons Celebrate International Championship

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 19, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons were celebrated at a private luncheon Thursday at Morello’s in Harrisburg. The team participated in and won its first international competition in the team’s history. The virtual format allowed a number of... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Releases Updated Mobile Office Hours

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) wants to make sure that state government resources remain accessible to the residents of the 55th District. He is continuing his mobile office hours program, where district office staff... Read More.

Bell Arrested Following Police Pursuit and Crash Friday Morning

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Friday (3/19/21) at approximately 7:56 am Carmi Police Department was notified of a navy blue Volkswagen car on outer Sycamore at James Avenue with people inside that appeared to be possibly passed out and... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker named Terry Prince, a 31-year United States Navy veteran... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces 23 Key Appointments

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION Deborah Baker will serve on the Workers’ Compensation Commission.* Baker was previously Assistant Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and Ethics... Read More.

First Positive Case of Rabies in 2021 Found in a Bat

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – As the weather beings to warm up, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people to beware of potentially rabid bats and other animals. While August and September are typically when the greatest number of bats are submitted for rabies testing,... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LOCATE HUMAN SKELETAL REMAINS

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Pana, IL – On Saturday, March 20, 2021 Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 agents located human skeletal remains in a field near the 2500 block of E. 6th Street Road in Pana, Illinois. The human skeletal remains were located... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend, (Saturday and Sunday), of 12 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (8)1 female in her teens 1 female in her 30’s 2 females in their 40’s ... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball from Saturday 3-20-21

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Game 1 Carmi 5Fairfield 7 Noah Sweeny 1-4 1 Run 1 RBICJ Richardson 1-1 1 RunCal York 1-4 1 RunLuke Sweeny 1 RunGia Berekashvili 2-3 1 RBITanner Spence 1 Run Game 2 Carmi 10Fairfield 16 Caleb Seibers 3-4 3 Runs 2 RBIJacob Lamont 1-3Gia Berekashvili 2-4 1 RBINoah Sweeny ... Read More.

Summer and Fall Registration Begins at SIC Monday, March 22nd

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Summer and Fall registration begins at SIC, Monday (March 22nd). Students should schedule a visit with an advisor ([email protected]) to make sure they're on track to graduate on time and that classes will transfer to their university of choice. Classes offered can be found... Read More.