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Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask. SPRINGFIELD – As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing guidance to help people celebrate safely as we...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New Positive Cases of COVID-19

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of two additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County residents:2 Females in their 60’s To date:There have been 77 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. Two people who were a positive lab-confirmed case passed away. 69 people have recovered....

Swanner Enters Open Plea of “Guilty but Mentally Ill” in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Clayton Andrew Swanner, 36, Crossville, entered an open plea of "guilty but mentally ill" to the offense of First Degree Murder with an agreed sentencing range of 20-45 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The case has been set for a sentencing hearing...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Per Governor Pritzker’s Order, a mask will be required as well as social distancing. The agenda will include the authorization to seek bids for the...

Grayville High School Student Tests Positive for COVID-19; High School Temporarily Closed

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville High School has announced one of their students has tested positive for COVID-19. The school is working with the White County Health Department to identify anyone who may have had recent contact with the student.As an act of precaution, Grayville School District is...

Grayville Police Committee to Meet Friday Afternoon

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Grayville will hold a Police Committee Meeting at 1:00 PM Friday for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular...

13 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday in Tri-County Area

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health...

Illinois Department of Labor Launches Back to Business Illinois

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Health and Safety Program Promotes Successful Small Business ReopeningsSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) today announced the launch of Back to Business Illinois, a free, voluntary service to connect small businesses of 250 employees or fewer with consultants who will help them evaluate...

New Company Takes Over Managing WVC’s Red Café

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is excited to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Manish Malhotra, who owns the company MRM3 LLC which operates several Wings Etc. and Arby’s locations.Malhotra is leasing the Red Café and started serving WVC’s students...

Wabash Valley College bass team signs Lane Bradley of Newton

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Lane Bradley for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Bradley signed on Wednesday evening, Sept. 23.