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Grayville City Council Met Monday Night

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jeremy Smith for TOC NewsThe Grayville City Council met Monday night in regular session with the Mayor and three Commissioners present, Commissioner Baldwin was not in attendance.The meeting opened with the reading of a bid for $500 by Rick and Terry... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi White County Unit 5 School Board’s regular monthly meeting was held last night on Google Meets due to COVID-19 concerns.David Kelly Ackerman repeated the Official Oath as a newly appointed board member. He is filling the vacated board member position until the... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Reported Three Possible Thefts Over the Weekend

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Saturday at approximately 10:53 AM, 81 year old Carl D. Hughes spoke via telephone to report a vehicle was stolen from his property at 423 County Road 700 North in Norris City.Hughes said at about 10:30 PM on December 10th and 6:38 PM... Read More.

During the Season of Giving, Red Cross Urges Blood Donation

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Dec. 14, 2020) — December may be the season of giving – but it’s typically a challenging time to collect enough blood donations. Add in a pandemic, and this year could be even tougher than usual. That’s why the American Red Cross is urging... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s weekly updates are here to help keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project to help meet the growing needs of our community.During the week of December 7th, our drywall contractor continued working on the... Read More.

Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDOT site provides continually updated info during snow-and-ice season SPRINGFIELD – With the potential for the first major storm this winter fast approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Annual Notice of Seasonal Closures

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL December 11, 2020 – As we enter the winter season the Shawnee National Forest reminds the public of the following seasonal closures that are in effect across the Forest.Seasonal road closures start the week of December 14. For a list of seasonally... Read More.

Illinois State Fair Introduces the Jumbo Pass

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mega and Jumbo Passes Available Just in Time for the Holidays SPRINGFIELD, IL- The countdown to the 2021 Illinois State Fair is formally underway with fair officials announcing the start of the holiday promotional campaign starring the Mega Pass. A new Jumbo Pass will give... Read More.

Illinois Lottery Grandstand Acts Announced for 2021

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce seven confirmed Illinois Lottery Grandstand acts for 2021. This is the first time the Illinois State Fair has announced and gone on-sale with grandstand acts prior to the new year.... Read More.

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Grandstand Lineup Set for the 2021 Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup is set for 2021. In addition to the ARCA and USAC races, the grandstand will play host to eight performers and will feature something for everyone. Fairgoers who purchase grandstand... Read More.