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RLC RECEIVES GRANT FOR WI-FI EXPANSION

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 11, 2020) — Rend Lake College students will see expanded Wi-Fi internet access on campus after the college was awarded a Career and Technical Education Improvement Grant.The Illinois Community College Board announced RLC as the recipient of $88,027 to help expand...

REND LAKE COLLEGE RECEIVES $5.3 MILLION FOR NEW ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Aug. 11, 2020) — Construction of a new Allied Health building at Rend Lake College could be starting soon thanks to $5.3 million in funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.RLC was one of 15 Illinois community colleges to receive funding for...

New COVID-19 Cases Announced Tuesday in Southern Illinois

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 11, 2020, of two Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 40’s, at...

CITY OF CARMI ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT SEPTEMBER 12

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will host an electronics recycling event for Carmi and White County residents on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9am-noon at 520 North 3rd Street in Carmi.Due to COVID-19 CJD E-Cycling is requiring the following safety procedures:Materials to be recycled must...

Carmi Santa House Gets Major Facelift Courtesy of 14 Year Old Craftsman

Tuesday, August 11 by Jc Tinsley

Many would like to either have a redo for 2020 or would just as soon skip ahead to next year. If one 14 year old from Carmi has anything to say about it though, he’s certainly still hoping for a promising end to the...

Enfield Man Arrested Monday Morning for Driving Without Valid Driver’s License and Improper Use of Registration

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

23 year old Cale A. Cheek of Enfield was arrested by Carmi Police Monday morning, just before 9, following a traffic stop on Industrial Ave. A license check showed the plates suspended. Upon observing the vehicle, it was determined that the plates did not...

RLC FOUNDATION READY FOR 40TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois American Water to Begin Annual Maintenance Program

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This week, Illinois American Water will begin its an annual maintenance program, which includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary change in water treatment. This work is not related to the coronavirus. This work supports continued water quality and fire...

Sullivan Arrested by McLeansboro Police Sunday Following Early Morning Domestic Disturbance

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARDINALS-TIGERS DOUBLEHEADER POSTPONED

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Major League Baseball has announced that Thursday’s scheduled doubleheader between the St. Louis Cardinals and the host Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park has been postponed. MLB and the Club believe it is prudent to continue additional testing while players and staff are quarantined before...