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Public Health Officials Announce 1,348 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

7-day rolling average of vaccines administered is 63,772 doses SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,348 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 1... Read More.

Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, White & Coles County Service Hours

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effingham, Ill. – The Office of Congresswoman Mary Miller announced that they will continue their tour of all 33 counties in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District with constituent casework service office hours. The newest additions to the tour are below. DouglasFebruary 182:ooPM-4:00PM CTArthur City Hall 120 E.... Read More.

Weather Causing Federal Vaccine Delivery Delays

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois proactively orders vaccine in an effort to reduce delay SPRINGFIELD – The federal government has notified all states of COVID-19 vaccine delivery delays across the entire country due to adverse weather and road conditions. To help offset delayed vaccine deliveries, the State of... Read More.

WITH MULTIPLE RECENT CRASHES INVOLVING ISP TROOPERS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CALL ON MOTORISTS TO FOLLOW “MOVE OVER” LAW

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – With multiple recent crashes involving Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers, Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly implores motorists to respect the Move Over Law and use caution when approaching emergency vehicles on... Read More.

FMH UPDATES FOR FEBRUARY 17TH, 2021

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the weather conditions in our area, the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Horizon Healthcare Clinics in Carmi, Cisne, and Grayville will be closed on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. The Fairfield Horizon Healthcare office will be open from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, February 17th. Additionally,... Read More.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/17

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools Closed (Students wanting meals may pick them up behind the school in the Jr./Sr. High parking lot between 9:30-10:00 am. The regular Board of Education meeting of Carmi-White County CUSD No. 5, originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, has been... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Tuesday of 3 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (1)1 female in her 60’s Gallatin County (2)1 male in his 60’s 1 male in his 70’s To date, Saline... Read More.

Carmi City Council Holds Teleconference Meeting Due to Weather Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Council was forced back to the telephones Tuesday night, this time not due to CoViD-19 but rather the weather and road conditions. The 5:30pm meeting lasted just about 15 minutes. In it, leaders approved spending $24,020 to replace a garage door at... Read More.

Carmi-White County Sports Changes

Tuesday, February 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Varsity girls basketball vs. Johnston city from Monday has been moved to next Wednesday (24th) here at 6:15 Varsity boys basketball vs. Johnston city from tonight has been moved to next Thursday (25th) here, freshman game will start at 5:15.....with jv and varsity to follow. Jr... Read More.

Produce/Dairy/Meat Box Giveaway Cancelled

Tuesday, February 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Senior Citizens produce/dairy/meat box giveaway that was scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date.