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Looking for a Silver Lining…Chances are You’re Getting Fewer Robocalls

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Business closures and government stay-at-home orders have taken their toll on the American economy, but they have offered a silver-lining to some in Illinois: Fewer robocalls.To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus that’s killed hundreds in Illinois alone, state and local governments...

Blood Drive Scheduled for Today Cancelled Due to Staff Members with Elevated Temperatures

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

The planned American Red Cross Blood Drive that was scheduled to happen Wednesday afternoon at the Indian Creek Community Center had to be cancelled. Organizer Kimberly Fuqua says she received notice from the American Red Cross District Manager that three of their staff members...

IDOT Closing Portion of Route 142

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorist traveling on Illinois Route 142 between McLeansboro and Dahlgren in Hamilton County of an upcoming ROAD CLOSURE.Beginning Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., Illinois 142 will be closed between Third Street in Delafield...

IDHS to Close Remaining Local Office Lobbies as Covid-19 Peaks in Illinois; All Benefits Remain Available

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Consumers still urged to stay home; all benefits applications fully available by phone and online; local staff responding by phone and will continue handling local emergency assistance needsCHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is taking another step to protect its...

Governor Pritzker Announces Protections and Guidance for Illinois Residents Receiving Federal Stimulus Checks

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker announced Tuesday he is suspending laws that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets as part of consumer debt collection proceedings. This step protects the use of the stimulus money for food,...

Carmi City Council Met Via Conference Call Tuesday

Wednesday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

At the 25 minute Carmi City Council meeting, which was conducted by conference call due to the coronavirus outbreak, the members approved the reappointment of Nancy J Winter as Trustee on the Police Pension Fund Board for a two year term effective May First...

CWC Unit 5 Administrators Give Inside Look at Shelter in Place Schooling

Tuesday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

The Shelter in Place order hasn’t been easy on anyone and while healthcare workers are on the front lines, educators and school workers are certainly feeling the pinch as they try to care for and educate the region’s youth under extraordinary circumstances. Our Jc...

Carmi Woman Arrested for DUI and Other Charges Monday

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 54 year old Carmi woman, Angela M. Knight, was arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening for DUI, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, after a motorist reported her driving recklessly on Illinois Route 1 between Norris City and Carmi. She was...

Carmi Police Reports

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 40 year old Sullivan, Indiana man, Robert J. Henico, was arrested by Carmi Police early Saturday morning for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving Under the Influence with a BAC of .08 or more. He was taken to the White County...

McLeansboro City Council to Meet Tonight at 6PM

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council will meet tonight at 6pm. The agenda includes discussion and/or action on the hiring of personnel for the Gas Department, the hiring/appointment of Jodi Brockett for City Clerk and appointing Jodi Brockett as the IMRF Agent, discussion about CoViD-19, the...