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Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the federal REAL ID deadline an additional year to Oct. 1, 2021. DHS cited the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact the virus is having on the...

Spring Wellness Discount Lab Draws Postponed

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For the safety of our staff and patients, HMHD will be postponing the Spring Wellness event. Spring Wellness was scheduled for April 6-10th at McLeansboro, and April 13-17th at Carmi and for employees. New dates are being arranged, and we will get that information out as soon...

Unemployment Rate Dropped to New Historic Low in February, While State Sees Significant Increase in Unemployment Claims in March

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – While the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 3.4 percent, a new record low, the state is responding to a surge of unemployment claims in March due to the impacts of COVID-19....

Illinois Public Health Association Donates 30,000 Gloves to Statewide Healthcare Providers

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies in Illinois, and in an effort to respond to the growing need among frontline healthcare providers for PPE (personal protective equipment), the Illinois Public Health Association is announcing today that we are donating 30,000 gloves to statewide healthcare providers...

Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Under the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO is working with partners to launch emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses. These initiatives include:Hospitality Emergency Grant ProgramTo help hospitality businesses make ends meet in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, DCEO is launching the...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, IRS AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT CORONAVIRUS-RELATED PAID LEAVE FOR WORKERS AND TAX CREDITS FOR SMALL AND MIDSIZE BUSINESSES TO SWIFTLY RECOVER THE COST OF PROVIDING CORONAVIRUS-RELATED LEAVE

Friday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON, DC – Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost...

Covid-19 Update for our Wabash County Consumers

Thursday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

At this time there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wabash County, Illinois, but we are aware of the positive cases in the tristate area. Today, IDPH released there are 2,538 positive cases throughout 37 counties in Illinois and 26 deaths. Please continue...

Illinois Public Health Officials Announce 673 New Cases of Covid-19 Disease

Thursday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 673 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven deaths; a man in his 50s, two men and two women in their 60s, a man in his 70s, and a woman in...

Carmi City Council Moves Meeting Dates Due to Shelter in Place Order

Thursday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

Due to the Stay at Home Executive Order, we will be changing the council meeting dates to the 14th and 28th of April.

Carmi Light and Water Office Extends Closure to Public Entry

Thursday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

The City of Carmi Light and Water Office will be closed to public entry until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. At the writing of this press release, the City of Carmi is not aware of any COVID-19 cases in White County, Illinois.Those wishing...