Local News

White County Supervisor of Assessments Responds to Criticisms

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Much has been made of the delay in White County taxes. Aside from a prepared statement from White County Supervisor of Assessments Terry Abell, the only words shared about the situation have been by others and have mostly been accusatory or at the very...

White County Ambulance Service Gets to Meet the Man They Saved

Friday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

On Christmas Eve 2019, White County Ambulance personnel had to dig deep and work for more than an hour to save the life of Larry Frashier. Ten months later, he (and his loved ones) are going to bat for the Public Safety Referendum, convinced...

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Following Public Hearing at Seven

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday night, following a Public Hearing concerning the sale of property at 7:00 PM.Following reports from the Treasurer, Police Chief/Utility Manager, City Attorney, Commissioners, and the Mayor, and a review of the temporary Executive Powers and Disaster Declaration, an...

Darnell Sentenced to 30 Months in IDOC in White County Court Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Judge T. Scott Webb sentenced 42 year old Robbie W. Darnell, of Equality, to 30 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release, on a class 3 felony, Reckless Homicide, after a contested sentencing hearing that began Monday afternoon...

Egyptian Health Department Reports Two Deaths and 27 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of two White County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Both were residents at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… a male in his teens a female in her 30’s a female in her 40’s a female in her 70’s To date: There have been 123 lab-confirmed positive...

Cookies During COVID? Yes, Please!

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Oct. 22, 2020) -- Cookies are far more than just baked treats for Hillary Hall. Cookie-making is an art form. Hall, a resident of Harrisburg, has started her own cookie baking and decorating business from scratch. (Pun intended.) While it really wasn’t...

Carmi Memorial Dog Park Closed Thursday for Road Repairs

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Memorial Dog Park is closed today for road repairs. The City of Carmi apologizes for any inconvenience.

ISP to Begin Patrolling Regions of Illinois Under COVID-19 Restrictions for Violations

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are going to be actively patrolling the regions of the state under COVID-19 restrictions looking for violations. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday afternoon that ISP would focus on finding businesses that disobeyed the state mandates, first offering "guidance" and then...

White County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Hemp Theft

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Craig Poole and White County Deputy Sheriff Randy Graves were notified of a theft that occurred from James McKinney’s hemp field located at 479 Co. Rd. 1925N in Enfield. James followed the suspect vehicle, a silver vehicle bearing Illinois passenger plates...