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IDOR: Income Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Are Days Away

Today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds taxpayers the state individual income tax filing and payment deadline is July 15, just days away. This year’s deadline was extended three months by Governor JB Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both state and...

Norris City Village Board Met Monday

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board held its monthly meeting last night.The board approved a resolution on proper procedures for making TIF fund requests. The resolution, drawn up by Mayor Roy Kissell, was the result of the board’s approving the TIF money request at last...

CWCJHS Coach Justin Simmons Announces Junior High Baseball Tryouts

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tryouts for junior high baseball, if the state allows, will be August 3rd and 4th from 8-10 at Bradshaw park. Anyone interested in trying out will need to have their physical and insurance turned into the office before tryouts.

IDOT Ready for Pavement Blowouts During Heat Wave

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zonesSPRINGFIELD – With extreme heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation cautioned motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads throughout the state.Pavement failures or blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures...

RLC Athletes, Teams Earn Academic Award Nominations

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 6, 2020) — Rend Lake College has recognized 33 athletes and four teams for their high academic achievement during the 2019-2020 school year.The individuals and teams were nominated by RLC as National Junior College Athletic Association Academic All-Americans. The NJCAA will...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF AN ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol held in Saline County in July. This ACE patrol allowed the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK RESULTS

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Wayne County during the late evening hours of 07/03/2020 and early morning hours of 07/04/2020. District 19 Officers conducted the RSC in Wayne County...

REND LAKE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2020

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 2, 2020) — Following another successful year, Rend Lake College officials are pleased to present the Class of 2020.“On...

Hamilton County Health Authorities Confirm County’s 6th Positive CoViD-19 Case

Monday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive case of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents, a female in her 20’s.To date: • There have been six lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. • Three people have...

Illinois County Clerks to Mail Vote-By-Mail Applications by State Mandate

Monday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Due to COVID-19, The State of Illinois has mandated that all County Clerks must mail out Vote-By-Mail applications to everyone who has voted in the last three elections. White County Voters who have participated in the last three elections will automatically receive an application...