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Carmi Rotary Club 3-18-21

The Carmi Rotary club had a small group in attendance for their weekly meeting at the Methodist Church in downtown Carmi on Thursday. The main topic of discussion was the upcoming chili feed, which will be held on Friday, April 16th. The location will be... Read More.

Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for 2021

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections for the spring of 2021. Illinois EPA HHW collections provide residents with free collection events to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products commonly found in... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF STATEWIDE ‘MOVE OVER LAW’ ENFORCEMENT DETAILS

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) Director, Brendan F. Kelly, announces the results of the ‘Move Over Law’, also known as “Scott’s Law”, enforcement details conducted statewide. These ‘Move Over Law’ patrols allowed the ISP to focus on educating, preventing, and taking... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces Income Tax Filing Extension

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Individual Income Tax Season Extended to May 17 Springfield — Gov. Pritzker announced today that his administration is extending the individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to May 17. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will continue to process tax... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Governor’s Reopening Announcement

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement of a “Bridge Phase” for reopening. "This week it's a bridge, tomorrow it's a ferry, maybe next week it could be another flight to Florida for his family.... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 10 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (2)1 female in her 50’s 1 male in his 70’s Gallatin County (3)1 female in her teens 1 male... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Coleman Tri-County Services – Wynonna Judd Concert Fundraiser

Thursday, March 18 by Jc Tinsley

Allison Bash State Farm Presents $25,000 Gift to RLC Foundation

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Allison Bash State Farm presented a $25,000 gift to the Rend Lake College Foundation... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities.The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board reviewed grant requests totaling more than $1.4 million and recommended awarding funding... Read More.

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.