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Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, September 1st, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Jim Brown of Brown & Roberts Inc. will discuss and council will consider a possible 2020 CGBD Public Infrastructure Grant Application, approval to renew existing...

Two White County Residents Among Four New CoViD Cases Announced Thursday by Egyptian Health Department

Thursday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 27, 2020, of four Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a male, in his teens, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 30’s, at home and in...

Southeastern Illinois Unemployment Inches Better Month Over Month in July; Still Far Off 2019 Levels

Thursday, August 27 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment in the 9 southeasternmost counties of Illinois continues to improve, but still remains a far cry from year ago numbers. The average unemployment rate amongst White, Hamilton, Gallatin, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Saline, Hardin, & Pope Counties for June of 2020 was 11%. For...

SI SUPRT Virtual National Night Out October 6th; Assistance Needed

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In 2019, SI SUPRT (Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment) Council planned and held a National Night Out event in Eldorado to promote goodwill between citizens and law enforcement. It was a hit they wish they could do again! However, because of...

Annual Candy Corn (2020 Corn-Tine) Run Coming Up October 10th

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Annual Candy Corn (2020 Corn-Tine) Run to benefit The Guardian Center is coming up October 10th. Proceeds will benefit the children of Crawford, Edwards, Gallatin, Lawrence, Richland, Saline, Wabash, and White counties. The event will start and finish at the First Christian Church...

Jesse White Announces Milestone as Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Hits 7 Million

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the state’s organ/tissue donor registry reached a milestone of 7 million registrants.“I am so proud that Illinoisans continue to show their giving spirit and commitment to others by signing up for this lifesaving program,” said White....

LOCAL CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS CONTINUE; SIGN-UPS FOR K-5 BOYS & GIRLS GOES VIRTUAL

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, Scouting continues in our region, and enrollment is underway now for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade.Individual unit leaders are planning their next season of Cub Scouting, which may include combinations of...

Southern Rust May Have Late Season Impact According to Crop Tour

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Above average rainfall throughout the summer has given farm fields a welcomed boost in yield potential, noted farmers who participated in the 2020 White County Crop Tour. However, late season disease pressure could put a damper on the top end yields if not properly...

Four New CoViD Cases Announced by Egyptian Wednesday, None in White County

Wednesday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 26, 2020, of four Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a male, in his 30’s, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 50’s, case status in...