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Boil Order Continues for Rural Wabash County Water District Customers

Due to a delay in the testing of water samples, the boil advisory that was issued on 4/2/20 for the entire Rural Wabash County Water district remains in effect. They have been notified that results for all of their samples will be given to them on...

Carmi City Council to Meet Via Conference Call Tuesday

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, April 14th, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via conference call. The call in number is 844-855-4444. Access code 159294. The agenda includes discussion/approval of the reappointment of Nancy J. Winter as Trustee on the...

Water Disconnects and Penalties Suspended in Mt. Carmel

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a spokesperson for the City of Mt. Carmel in Illinois, due to the financial and health difficulties water customers in the area are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic, water disconnects and penalties have been suspended for the month of April.“As of April...

Boil Water Order for Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers Lifted

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order issued for Saline Valley Conservancy District water customers in the Battleford Road area, Rockhole Road area, Sahara Lake subdivision, and customers on Route 45 between Carrier Mills and Stonefort has been lifted.

Boil Order for Norris City Has Been Lifted

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil water order for the Village of Norris City customers east of the reservoir has been lifted.

Annual Illinois Township Meeting Cancelled Due to CoViD-19

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

In an email obtained by WROY/WRUL News Tuesday afternoon, Illinois Township Officials made the determination to cancel the annual Town Meeting that’s scheduled for every April. Specifically, Executive Order 2020-22 addressed the meeting which was to be scheduled for April 14th or 21st. The...

Third Saline County Resident Among the New 1,287 Cases Confirmed in Illinois Tuesday 4-7-20

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 of another Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home in isolation. The individual is thought to have been exposed to the...

Update: Entire Village of New Haven Now Under Boil Water Advisory

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Folks in New Haven are dealing with trouble after trouble these days. As if the Shelter in Place order wasn’t enough, a boil water order issued for a portion of New Haven Monday has now been superseded thanks to another water main break which...

Illinois State Police Announces March Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of March. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 722 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...

Hamilton County Board to Meet Via Conference Call Tuesday, April 21st

Tuesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet Tuesday, April 21st, at 6:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, the meeting will be by conference call. Those attending are asked to dial 312-667-4792 When Prompted, Enter: 550709 To reduce distracting background noise, please...