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Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the results of a Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrol held in Saline County during August. This program provided extra patrol coverage for ISP officers to focus on saving lives and reducing... Read More.

RLC Hires Walker Bullington as Next Head Baseball Coach

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Sept. 1, 2020) — Rend Lake College has announced the hiring of its next head baseball coach — one who arrives with plenty of coaching experience.Walker Bullington, a native of Russellville, Tenn., will take over for the... Read More.

FOREST SERVICE CLOSES SNAKE ROAD FOR FALL MIGRATION

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL—September 1, 2020 — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their critical time of migration.The 2.5-mile-long road closes the... Read More.

Five Residents in Tri County Area Test Positive for CoViD Tuesday 9/1/20 Including Two White Countians

Tuesday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 1, 2020, of five Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation o a male, in his 40’s, at home and in... Read More.

Produce and Dairy Giveaway Wednesday at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a Produce and Dairy Giveaway Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center. 11:00 – 12:00 will be for senior citizens (60 and older), 12:00 – 1:00 will be for the general public. They ask... Read More.

A Statement From Grayville Mayor Travis Thompson

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Grayville community resulted in recent action by the Grayville City Council to grant executive powers to Mayor Travis Thompson, Mayor Thompson would like to assure the Grayville Community the safety of its residents is his top... Read More.

SIC Announces Summer 2020 President’s and Vice President’s Lists

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (August 31, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the summer 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a total of six credit hours in the summer... Read More.

Nine New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in the Tri-County Area Monday

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 31, 2020, of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 20’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 30’s, at home and... Read More.

Illinois Community College Board Subsidizes High School Equivalency Testing Costs To Help Struggling Illinoisans

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than $500,000 in grant funding will help reduce testing fees by more than 60% for thousands of Illinois residentsSPRINGFIELD (Aug 31, 2020)– As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create professional hardships for thousands of Illinoisans, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is making... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council to Hold Special Meeting Tuesday

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will have a Special Meeting Tuesday at 4:00 PM in the upstairs courtroom of the Hamilton County Courthouse. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and possibly take action on the Supplemental Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways... Read More.