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Male in his 30’s Second White County Confirmed CoViD-19 Case

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 of a White County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 30’s, is at home in isolation. This is the second confirmed positive of COVID-19 in White...

Bailey’s Point to be Mimicked in other County(ies) as Support for Regionalized Push to ReOpen Illinois Gains Steam

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Another state lawmaker suing the governor over his stay home orders says the governor is acting like a dictator. State Rep. John Cabello says he’s signed paperwork to file the suit in Winnebago County he said is nearly identical to state Rep. Darren Bailey's...

Grayville Council Disagrees on Multiple Fronts Monday 4-27-20

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Some downstate lawmakers, business owners and even city officials have been calling for the stay at home order to be lifted because of the low numbers of CoViD-19 cases in certain areas. You can add Grayville Commissioner Don Baldwin to that list. During Monday...

Governor Planning Appeal of Representative Bailey’s Clay County Circuit Court Win

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday his office planned to appeal a ruling in a legal fight over the governor's authority to extend the state's stay-at-home order.State Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, filed a lawsuit challenging the order in Clay County Circuit Court. Bailey said the...

IL Department on Aging Launches Revamped Website

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continually updating COVID-19 resourcesSpringfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) on Monday announced the launch of a new agency website that includes easy-to-access contact information for providers, links to social media newsfeeds, IDoA program and service information, and enhanced search capabilities that pinpoints services.The...

Urgent Action Required by Certain VA, SSI Beneficiaries

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is reminding recipients of Veterans benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who don’t file a tax return and have dependents to take action to receive their full Economic Impact Payments this year.“The vast majority of Americans will...

Message from Carmi White County Unit 5 School District

Monday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Though this is not how we hoped the school year would end, we are very proud of the collaboration between our students, parents, teachers, and staff during this remote learning time. Our community has pulled together to protect, feed, and educate our students. We...

Work on Industrial Avenue in Carmi Set to Start this Week

Monday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Work on Industrial Drive in Carmi is expected to begin on Wednesday. The City of Carmi has a contractor beginning work on Industrial Drive beginning April 29, 2020, according to Holly Healy. She says residents traveling through the area and businesses located...

Carmi Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges Sunday

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 34 year old Carmi woman, Christina F. Lofton, was arrested Sunday afternoon on charges of Domestic Battery, Theft, and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a domestic disturbance at 705A Elm Street in Carmi. She remains held in the White County Jail as...

Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),...