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Avery Sweeney Wins Edwards County Spelling Bee Wednesday Night

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Edwards County Spelling Bee was held Wednesday evening at the Edwards County courthouse. The participants in this year’s competition were: J.D. Harrison; Avery Sweeney; Bree Peach; Alice Robb; Danika Phillips; Kami Keener; Meado Miller; and... Read More.

IDES Announces Progress in Implementing Continued Assistance Act

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Revisions Impacting, FPUC, PUA, PUA Overpayments, PEUC, MEUCSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced programmatic updates and changes to several unemployment programs contained within the Continued Assistance Act (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, and the progress... Read More.

Carmi Police Department will be Issuing Physical and Written Examination for Patrolman

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Police Department will be issuing a physical and written examination for the position of Patrolman on May 22, 2021 at the Carmi City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street, Carmi, Illinois. The Council Chambers are located across the street from the Carmi... Read More.

CWC Sports Guidelines and Live Streaming

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Unit #5 schools are excited to announce the return to athletics for our students in grades 5 - 12 under the guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), IHSA, and SIJHSSA. We also have worked with our conference schools at... Read More.

Advisory Message: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Hamilton County on Thursday, 02/04/2021 (9A-Noon)

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department will have a drive-thru vaccination clinic for the following group of prioritized Phase 1b individuals on Thursday, February 04, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for: Individuals aged 65 years and older Education (Congregate Child Care, Pre-K through... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Lifelong farmer State Sen.Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be leading ag-related legislative efforts for Republicans in the Illinois Senate as the ranking GOP-member of the chamber’s Agriculture Committee. “Our family farms and agri-businesses are... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,304 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More Than One Million COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Illinois; Regions 8 and 9 on track to move to Phase 4 on Wednesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,304 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in... Read More.

Visiting Artist Jerome Wisehart to Lead Next RLC Cultural Arts Event

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Join Rend Lake College alumnus Jerome Wisehart for a live presentation and art demonstration on Friday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. via Zoom.Wisehart is the next featured artist for the RLC Cultural Arts Calendar of Events. The virtual event will be held over Zoom.... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces January Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 983 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted of 398... Read More.

Kempfer Signs with SIC Falcons Twice

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Zach Kempfer of Nashville, Illinois, signs his intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers and the SIC Baseball team this fall.Kempfer is currently a member of the White County Archery Team, and his... Read More.