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Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday, October 12th, at 7:00 PM. There will be a review of temporary executive powers and disaster declaration, followed by an Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body,...

New Illinois to Announce Declaration of Independence from the State of Illinois

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carthage, IL – October 1, 2020)—On Saturday, October 17, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, New Illinois will have a public reading of their Declaration of Independence from the State of Illinois at the Hancock County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Carthage, Illinois. Speakers will include:·...

Egyptian Health Department Announces 14 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 8, 2020, of fourteen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya male, under the age of 13, case status in progress a female, in her 20’s, at home...

Hamilton County Health Department Announces Four New Positive COVID Cases Thursday

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of four additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include:a male in his 40’s a female in her 40’s a male in his 50’s a female in her 80’sTo date:There have been 87 lab-confirmed positive cases...

City of Carmi Trick-or-Treat Hours Announced

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights...

FMH PRESENTS OCTOBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital.

White County Mayors Sign Proclamations Declaring This National 4-H Week

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It's National 4-H Week, October 4th - 10th. National 4-H Week is an opportunity to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Grayville Mayor Travis Thompson, Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard, and Norris City...

IDFPR Releases Annual Consumer Lending Trends Report

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Analyzes Select Consumer Loan Products in Illinois From January 2012 Through December 2019 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Financial Institutions announced Wednesday it has released its annual Consumer Lending Trends Report. This report informs the Department of...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health...

Sanjay J. Lewis Enters Open Plea of Guilty Wednesday in White County Court

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Sanjay J. Lewis, 46, of Grayville, entered an open plea of guilty, Wednesday, to the offense of Aggravated Domestic Battery, a class 2 felony, and Aggravated Battery, a class 3 felony. Due to his prior criminal history, Lewis qualifies to be sentenced as a...