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Hamilton County Telephone Foundation Contributes $16,000 towards the Instillation of Negative Air Pressure Environment

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) - Hamilton County Telephone Foundation gave $16,000 to Hamilton Memorial Hospital to help towards installation of negative air pressure environments during COVID-19 pandemic. “On behalf of our providers, staff, Board of Directors, and the community we serve, we sincerely thank the Hamilton County...

Pritzker Administration Launches $150 Million in Emergency Mortgage Assistance

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Applications Now Available to Help 10,000 Homeowners at: ema.ihda.orgCHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the opening of the state’s new Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) program to assist homeowners who have seen their income decline due to...

Rend Lake College Chosen for Apprenticeship Expansion Grant

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 24, 2020) — Rend Lake College and partners, Lake Land College in Mattoon, Ill. and Illinois Eastern Community Colleges in Olney, Ill., have been chosen as a recipient of the 2019-2020 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant by the Illinois Department of Commerce and...

$1,000 Reward Offered for Information in Excavator Vandalism Case

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Farm Bureau is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony conviction for the recent vandalism of a trackhoe excavator and theft of tools owned by Carl Atwood of Mt. Erie. The trackhoe was located near the Wayne-Clay County line...

Bertram Sentenced to 9 Years in IDOC Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 41 year old Carmi man, Walter David Bertram, was sentenced Monday, in White County Court, after a lengthy hearing, to 9 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a class 3 felony charge of Attempted Burglary. His sentence will be followed by...

Putt Pub Crawl for St. Jude Coming Up Saturday; Registration Still Being Taken

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Putt Pub Crawl for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is coming up this Saturday, August 29th. Check-in begins at 1:00 pm at the Carmi Elks Lodge. Shotgun start at 2:00 pm. The cost for a 4 person team is $40 and they will...

Shimkus Accepting Applications for Military Service Academy Nominations

Tuesday, August 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Maryville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2021 admission."As a graduate...

One Saline, One White, and Three Hamilton County Residents Latest CoViD Positive Reports Monday 8/24/20

Monday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 24, 2020, of two Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in...

4-H Hall of Fame Volunteers Announced, Honored at Virtual Ceremony

Monday, August 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Russell Arrested by Carmi Police Saturday Morning on Multiple Charges

Monday, August 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

30 year old David T. Russell of Norris City was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday morning, just after 9, on multiple charges of Criminal Trespass to a Residence, Burglary, Criminal Trespass to Vehicles, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. He is currently being...