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Rend Lake Accepting Bids for Gate Attendant

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the opportunity for persons to bid on the contract to perform gate attendant services, in the Rend Lake campgrounds, during the 2020 recreation season.Rend Lake will be awarding contracts for two positions. Both...

Memorial Day Memories

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Medal of Honor recipient says his decoration belongs to those who never made it homeBy Dr. Mark DePueIt was February 23, 1945, when Corporal Hershel “Woody” Williams of the 3rd Marine Division earned an honored place in Marine Corps history. His unit was fighting...

Righter: Administration Withdraws Controversial Proposal to Criminalize Business Owners

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, ILL—On May 20, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced he is withdrawing his emergency rules criminalizing business owners with a Class A misdemeanor for violating ongoing executive orders. State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement on his actions: “Thank you to the citizens across the...

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Introduce Responsible Reopening and Rehiring Legislation with Sponsor Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is introducing a measure, Senate Bill

Illinois Students Advance to National Finals in Cybersecurity Challenge

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Testament to State’s Commitment to Advancing STEAM ProgramsSpringfield, IL - Girls across Illinois, despite the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have persevered in their cybersecurity learning through the Girls Go CyberStart (GGCS) program. Out of the 385 girls from Illinois that...

Shimkus’ Art Contest Winner Influenced by Coronavirus

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARYVILLE, Illinois – Reflecting the trying times we are enduring, an oil painting titled "War Paints" by Red Hill High School's Lydia Higgins has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for the 15th District of Illinois, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15)...

City of Carmi to Hold Public Hearing Tonight at 5:30 PM

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CWCHS 2020 Virtual Awards Day Ceremony

Wednesday, May 20 by Jc Tinsley

Browning Arrested by Carmi Police for Driving on a Suspended License

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tarynn L. Browing, 22, of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon. She was stopped on Route 1 just south of Carmi for Driving on a Suspended License. She was released at the scene on a Notice To Appear.

Rep. Bailey Calls for Investigation into Personal Information Breach at IDES Web Site Over 5 Days

Wednesday, May 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – It has come to the attention of State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) that over the first five days of the new Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) application program to file for unemployment benefits, personal information involving the...