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Illinois Taxes Highest in the Nation

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois now has the dubious honor of having the highest taxes in the United States, according to an analysis by personal finance website WalletHub, which looked at state and local taxes, income taxes, real estate taxes, sales and excise taxes, and vehicle property taxes... Read More.

House Bill 724

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A bill in Springfield would grant “conservator of the peace” powers to all members of the Illinois General Assembly. After Illinois state representatives and senators completed a law enforcement training course, House Bill 724 would allow them to:· Arrest or cause to be arrested,... Read More.

House Bill 168

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House Judiciary-Criminal Committee approved a bill this week that could prohibit certain Illinoisans from owning pets.House Bill 168 would target owners who aggressively harm animals or violate dog fighting and entertainment pet rules. They would be banned from owning an animal for... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Team Loses Tuesday to Harrisburg

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

R H E Harrisburg 15 12 2 Carmi 9 9 3LP: Wade SaulsNoah Sweeny 2-2 Lane Buchanan 1 Run Caleb Seibers 2-3 2 Runs 1 RBI Cal York 1-4 1 2B 3 RBI Gia Berekashvili 1-3 1 Run Landon Niehaus 1-2 1 Run Will Ledford 1 Run Zack Roark 2-2 1 2B 2... Read More.

Scott Kittinger Fundraiser this Saturday, March 13th, at the Carmi Elks Lodge

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A fundraiser will be held this weekend for life-long Carmi resident, Scott Kittinger, who is battling cancer. The fundraiser will begin Saturday (March 13) with a vendor fair from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Carmi Elks Lodge, 217 East Cherry Street. Saturday... Read More.

Forensic Falcons are 2021 Illinois State Champions

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL (March 9, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named overall state champions in the community college division at the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association March 6, earning both first place in the team individual events category and second in the team debate... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on White County Warrant Monday Morning

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

24 year old Michial L. Thomas was arrested by Carmi Police and the White County Sheriff’s Department Monday morning. Around 8:29 AM, Officers responded to a burglary in progress call at 604 Sycamore Street in Carmi. A witness advised the suspect broke a window... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,182 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,182 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 5 additional deaths.- Christian County: 1 female 70s - Cook County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 90s - Monroe County: 1 male 90Currently,... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 13 ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grants to support improvements for over 135 housing rehabilitation projects in non-metro areas SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation. Through the program, DCEO... Read More.

Mobile Markets – Farmers to Families

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Vernon, IL, Thursday, March 4, 2021: Mt. Vernon, IL –The Mobile Markets Farmers to Families food distribution events have been a success. In collaboration with the United Way of South Central Illinois, U of I... Read More.