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Shimkus Warns Workers About Payroll Tax Deferral

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today has a word of caution for workers and a reminder for non-tax filers related to recent federal actions.On August 8, President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing employers to defer some Social Security payroll taxes...

EDWARDS COUNTY PAINT-OUT ART SHOW AND SALE

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2020 Edwards County Paint Out Has Gone Virtual, but Paintings Will Still be Available for Sale The Edwards County “Paint Out” has gone Virtual for 2020! However, paintings from some of the top Plein Air artists in the country will be available...

IFB ACTIVATOR Endorses Miller for Illinois Congressional 15th District

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mary Miller, Republican candidate for the Illinois 15th Congressional District, met with White County Farm Bureau leaders on Monday to discuss agricultural policy and her campaign to replace retiring Congressman John Shimkus. Miller’s candidacy is endorsed by the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Political Involvement...

RLC FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 40TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING AT REND LAKE

Tuesday, September 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2020) – More than 180 golfers on 31 different teams teed off last week at the 40th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing in an effort to raise funds for the Foundation and the RLC Men’s and Women’s Golf teams.The...

Two White County Residents Among Nine CoViD Positives Announced Monday by Egyptian Health Department

Monday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 14, 2020, of nine 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 female,...

Power Outage Planned for Small Section of Carmi Customers Wednesday Morning

Monday, September 14 by Jc Tinsley

There will be a planned power outage on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 7:30-8:30am for the 200 block of the east side of 7th Street, the 600-700 blocks of the south side of Oak Street, the 600 block of the north side of Crebs, and...

Tyree Behind Bars Following Friday Afternoon Traffic Stop

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. The Board will be practicing social distancing. Please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members of the public. Masks will not be required but you are welcome to wear them. The Board will hear the...

ISP District 19 Investigates Crash Saturday in Saline County

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a single vehicle traffic crash early Saturday around 12:35 a.m. in Saline County.

Wayne County Health Department Reports 39 New Positive COVID Cases Saturday

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW Fairfield...The Wayne County Health Department reported 39 new positive cases of the coronavirus Saturday, the most cases reported in a single day since the pandemic began. Saturday’s cases include five female teens, 18 male teens, a female in...