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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. “After experiencing minor symptoms over the weekend, I consulted with my health care provider using telehealth services. Upon the advice of my doctor, I was tested yesterday and informed today that I have tested positive...

2020 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MT. VERNON ILL, June 16- The 9th Annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest will be held September 25th and 26th this year. The festival’s theme, “#618Strong”, was recently decided upon in light of the challenges 2020 has brought our region. The theme will encompass the entire Southern...

Griffin Arrested on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass Tuesday

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 35 year old Carmi man, Josiah Thompson Griffin, was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday night at the intersection of Main and 7th Street on White County Warrant for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. He is currently being held in the White County Jail....

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night; Fireworks Celebration Will Be Held on the Fourth

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met last night.The board agreed to have a Fourth of July fireworks celebration and because of the type of fireworks used and due to it not being a very large display, they decided insurance for it was not needed. And...

Open Line ON DEMAND with IL Sec of State Press Secretary Rachel French

Tuesday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

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Carmi Woman Arrested for Retail Theft Early Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Madison A. Turner, 18, of Carmi, was arrested for Retail Theft by Carmi Police early Tuesday morning, shortly after 1:00 AM, at Huck’s. She bonded out on $250 cash plus a $20 booking fee.

FERRELL HOSPITAL CLINICS RECEIVE ACCREDITATION

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – McLeansboro Family Medicine, an outpatient clinic of Ferrell Hospital, recently received a Rural Health Clinic “Exemplary Provider Accreditation” from The Compliance Team. Exemplary Provider®-accredited status is granted to healthcare providers “who demonstrate outstanding patient care practices and compliance to comprehensive Safety-Honesty-Caring® quality...

Chase Mitchell Candlelight Vigil Held Monday Night

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WSRC Will Not Host 121st Grand American

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced the 121st Grand American World Trapshooting Championships, traditionally held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta, will not take place at the...

Schneider Sentenced to 7 Years in IDOC Monday in White County Court

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Carmi man, Jason P. Schneider was sentenced Monday in White County Court to 7 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 2 years of Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 2 felony for Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine. The Southern...