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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum to Explore Illinois Music History in New Exhibit

‘State of Sound’ opens April 30 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The next special exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will explore the amazing musical history of Illinois by putting the spotlight on legends like rockers Cheap Trick, jazz great Miles Davis, bluegrass queen... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Proclaims April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Governor JB Pritzker is proclaiming the month of April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois. The annual event provides an opportunity to recognize the importance of the technology industry to Illinois and the value it... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Monday of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals include: 1 female in her 40's 1 male in his 40's 1 male in his 50's To date: There have been 789 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases in Saline County

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Monday of 6 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (6)1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 2 males in their... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board met in its regular monthly session last night at the Village Hall, after being held for the last several months at the Lions Club Building due to the pandemic.Danny Woosley, who handles the village employees’ medical insurance addressed the... Read More.

Pickle Ball Has Arrived in Carmi

Monday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

Pickleball, a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is the fastest growing sport in America and it’s found it’s way to Carmi. A couple months ago, Terry “Sarge” Gholson says a local club started up and the group is aiming to raise some funds... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Carmi Chamber of Commerce April 2021

Monday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

WROY/WRUL Radio · WROY Open Line ON DEMAND

Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Wednesday in Harrisburg

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg Medical Center and Southern Illinois Healthcare are proud to partner with the Army National Guard to host a Community Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Harrisburg Middle School, 312 Bulldog Boulevard in Harrisburg. 300 vaccines will be... Read More.

Produce Box Giveaway Wednesday at White County Senior Citizens Center

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a Produce and Dairy Giveaway Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the White County Senior Citizens Center. 12:00 – 1:00 will be for senior citizens (60 and older), 1:00 will be for the general public. Please follow the designated... Read More.

Baker Arrested for Domestic Battery Early Sunday Morning

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

60 year old Joseph E. Baker, of Mt. Carmel, was arrested by Carmi Police early Sunday morning on a charge of Domestic Battery following a report of a domestic dispute at 209 N. Walnut Street, Apartment B. He is currently being held in the... Read More.