Local News

2020 Census Deadline to be Counted Sept. 30th: Residents May Go Online to my2020census.gov

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is working with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to remind Illinois residents they need to complete the 2020 Census by Wednesday, September 30th to be counted. The Census is just nine questions and should take less than...

McLeansboro City Council to Hold Special Meeting at 4:00 PM Today

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Chamber of Commerce – New Executive Director

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, IL, September 15, 2020— The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of the new Executive Director, Kelly Northcott.

Seven Positive COVID Cases Reported Tuesday by EHD

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 15, 2020, of seven Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation a male, in his 20’s, at...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro Family Clinic Welcomes New Provider

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) and McLeansboro Family Clinic are pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Practitioner, Morgan Warren. Morgan completed her Associates of Science in Nursing at Southeastern Illinois College in Harrisburg, Illinois. She went on to complete her Bachelor of...

Free COVID-19 Mobile Community Testing Coming to White and Saline Counties This Weekend

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dunn Arrested on Multiple Charges After Resisting Carmi PD

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

37 year old Serena Dunn of Carmi is being held in the White County Jail on $6,000 cash bond following her Monday afternoon arrest by Carmi Police.

Hamilton County Board to Meet Tonight at 6:00 PM

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet tonight at 6:00 PM at the Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro.The board will discuss/approve the Local Cure program reimbursement and planned expenses, authorization to use reserve funds for election expenses due to COVID, and discussion of the FY...

ISP Investigates Two Vehicle Crash With Injuries Monday Afternoon on I-64

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a two vehicle crash with injuries Monday, around 1:12 PM, on I-64 Eastbound at Milepost 128 in White County.A preliminary investigation indicates 46 year old Kenneth E. Helton of Schobonier, IL was traveling eastbound on I-64 near milepost...

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE TO BE OFFERED AT WVC SEPTEMBER 24,25,26

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, IL – If you are interested in obtaining your Illinois Concealed Carry License, why not enroll in the next Concealed Carry course being offered by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges which will be offered at Wabash Valley College at the Advanced Technology Center...