Local News

Area Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Information

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mayor Jeff Pollard has announced that Trick-or-Treat hours in the City of Carmi will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 4-8pm.Trick-or-Treaters should only visit those homes with porch lights turned on.Drivers should use extra caution during these hours. Crossville Trick or Treat, Trunk or Treat,... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Notified of Two Saline County Deaths; 29 COVID Cases Thursday

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of two Saline County residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday of 29... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Holds 76th Annual Dinner; First Ever Virtual Event

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The year 2020 continued its trek into unchartered territory Thursday evening as the Carmi Chamber of Commerce’s 76th annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner was held. This one, the first ever pre-recorded version, was put together in the days ahead of its release Thursday evening. Members... Read More.

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

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of three additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… a female in her teens a female in her 20’s a female in her 40’s To date: There have been 152 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in... Read More.

Carmi Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Cornerstone Wealth Management Financial Advisor D. Caleb Hughes Thursday

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A contingency from the Carmi Chamber descended upon the Carmi Crossings Plaza Thursday morning. It wasn’t a CoViD test they were seeking and it wasn’t chips and salsa they craved however. They were there to officially welcome new member business D. Caleb Hughes and... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Saline Counties during November. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Wayne and White Counties during November. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in White and Saline Counties during November. This program allows ISP to focus on distracted driving laws to prevent traffic deaths and... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES COMPLETION OF $34 MILLION EXPANSION PROJECT WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY

Friday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Today, Ferrell Hospital officials and community leaders cut the ribbon on the hospital’s $34 million expansion and modernization project.The ribbon cutting ceremony was limited in attendance due to current statewide COVID-19 restrictions, but was broadcast live on the Ferrell Hospital Facebook... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in Saline County during November. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.