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Hamilton County Health Department Reports 24 New Cases of COVID-19 November 25th – November 30th

Tuesday, December 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 24 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:To date:November 25, 2020 1 Female in their 30’s 1 Female in their 40’s 1 Female in their 60’s November 26, 2020 1 Male child 1 Female in their 60’s November 27, 2020 1 Female in their 20’s 1 Male... Read More.

Carmi Police Respond to Report of a Stolen Bow, a Stolen Bicycle and a Disturbance at Walmart

Monday, November 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Trent L. Talley of Savannah, Georgia, reported to Carmi Police, Tuesday afternoon, his PSO Madness 32 Bow was stolen from his truck in Carmi sometime during the night of November 18th or early hours of the 19th. The truck was parked at a residence... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Monday, November 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Nighttime Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in White and Hamilton Counties during November. This sTEP Patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving,... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Monday, November 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in White County during November.This sTEP Patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Notified of 49 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, November 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of 49 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (29)1 female under the age of 5 1 female under the age of 10 7... Read More.

Update on Multi-State Armed Robbery Spree

Sunday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

Story update courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC News:In an update to a story we ran yesterday(Saturday, November 28th), The Illinois State Police are currently assisting Indiana authorities in an investigation into a string of armed robberies that occurred across both states.According to current... Read More.

Shop Carmi First on Small Business Saturday, November 28th for a Chance to Win

Friday, November 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Shop Carmi First this coming Small Business Saturday, Nov 28th, for your chance to win extra cash for Christmas! How you ask? It's easy, just follow these steps: -Shop small at any of these Carmi Chamber of Commerce members on Small Business Saturday. Merle Norman, H.D.... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in October

Thursday, November 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in October, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate increased over-the-year in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 Saline County Deaths; 39 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, November 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of 2 Saline County residents who have passed away Wednesday due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday of... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Thursday, November 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. THIS MEETING WILL BE A CALL-IN MEETING. THE DIAL IN NUMBER IS (844) 855-4444.ACCESS CODE: 1392619 Council will consider, discuss and possibly approve Ordinance #1568: An ordinance for... Read More.