Local News

Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday, of 16 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 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 50’s ... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Wednesday. 1 female in her 40’s To date: There have been 771 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 749 people have... Read More.

Forest Issues Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 10, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) Wildlife Services, is planning operations to eradicate feral swine (wild pigs) in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope... Read More.

Chapman Raises Concerns Surrounding Ranger Power Industrial Solar Farm at County Board Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

A White County man made it clear Tuesday night he was disappointed in the new Ranger Power Solar Farm coming to the county. Waylon Chapman addressed the County Board raising concerns about the future decommissioning of the industrial solar farm, damage to roads to... Read More.

White County Treasurer Report from Tuesday Board Meeting Aims to Get County Back on Schedule

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

You should’ve received your 2019 White County taxes by now. If you were panicked because the first installment was due just days later, you can take a breath. The White County Board passed a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting that will waive penalties that... Read More.

Fire Claims Farm Shop Building on Barbre Property Tuesday Night

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Fire Chief Larry Hite is back out in Centerville this Wednesday morning tending to some hot spots that remain after a farm shop fire on the property of Martin Ray Barbre. Hite says the call came in around 5:22pm…There were no injuries luckily. ... Read More.

White County Board Public Hearing Devolves into Disappointing, Ugly Display of Local Government Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

It’s difficult to come up with a word or even a phrase that’s fit for broadcast journalism to describe what occurred immediately following the White County Board meeting Tuesday night at the White County courthouse. It was billed as a Public Hearing to discuss... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Works to Help Ease Statewide Teacher Shortage

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- As school districts across Illinois continue to struggle with hiring teachers to fill openings, many in the field point to the government-mandated edTPA test as a significant roadblock to future teachers. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s... Read More.

Make a Difference on March 17 for RLC Giving Day

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference - Rend Lake College Giving Day is an all-day online event that will take place March 17th. The Rend Lake College Foundation is calling all alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff to come... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Reports

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Norris City couple had their mailbox destroyed over the weekend according to White County Sheriff’s reports. It was nearly 10:30pm Saturday night when Jimmy and Betty Gwaltney of rural White County notified dispatch of the incident which they believed had just happened. Mrs.... Read More.