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ISP District 19 Investigates Traffic Crash Friday Morning in Wayne County

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Vehicle Traffic Crash with Injury, early this (Friday) morning. Around 2:16, 63 year old Larry M. Vaughn, of Louisville, KY, was traveling eastbound on I-64 at milepost 115, in Wayne County, when his 2014 Freightliner Truck Tractor... Read More.

FOP Seeking Donations for Cops and Kids Christmas Program

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 249 is accepting donations for their Cops and Kids Christmas program. Due to the pandemic, the traditional shopping has been cancelled. This year the FOP members will be shopping, wrapping and delivering the gifts to the door step of... Read More.

FOUR INDIVIDUALS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

November 19, 2020Dear C-WC Unit #5 Students, Parents, Staff and Community:Carmi-White County CUSD #5 was notified on November 19, 2020 of one C-WC employee and three C-WC students who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). While we must protect the privacy of the person... Read More.

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Statewide Unemployment Rate Declines in October

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -3.6 percentage points to 6.8 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were about unchanged, down -1,100 jobs in October, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday with Limited Attendance

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 PM. Following a review of temporary executive powers and disaster declaration, there will be an Executive Session to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation. Old business will include continued discussion on the Liquor Ordinance Amendment, the Bulk... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, of 52 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline CountyFemale: 3 in their teens, 1 in their 20’s, 3 in their 30’s, 1 in their 40’s, 5 in their... Read More.

Wabash Christian Village COVID Update from Thursday Afternoon

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With CoViD-19 cases surging throughout the area, concern naturally centers in on those at highest risk. Wabash Christian’s information update from Thursday, November 19th afternoon shows the community has recorded a total of 38 residents who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 27 of... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… 1 Female in her 20’s 3 Males in their 60’s 1 Female in her 70’s 1 Male in his 80’s To Date:There have been 340 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

Goodwin Sentenced in White County Court Thursday

Friday, November 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

25 year old Dakota Goodwin of Carmi was sentenced, in White County Court, Thursday, to 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections plus 1 year Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 3 felony charge of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.... Read More.