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Second Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois Partially Shuttered

Tuesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

An administrative Order handed down Tuesday morning has closed down the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Illinois. Chief Judge Tom Tedeschi released the order which postpones all court dates including civil matters, including jury trials, traffic violations, ordinance violations, misdemeanor cases, probate, family cases,...

Grayville Taking Steps to Ensure Safety of it’s Residents Due to COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In light of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent Executive Orders, the City of Grayville would like to assure the Grayville Community the safety of our residents is its top priority. Because of the difficult economic situation many may face with suspension of normal business, the...

SI SUPRT Events Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns; Input Being Sought Via Letter

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to COVID-19 prevention measures, several upcoming events have been cancelled for the next two weeks. Please be aware and spread the word:1.) March 31 event in White County with speakers Jeff McPeek and Mark Sanders is CANCELLED until further notice. We will attempt to reschedule...

Grayville Police Investigating a Double Stabbing

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville Police Department and the Illinois State Police are currently investigating a double stabbing that occurred early this morning. The suspect is a black male, 5’7, 190 lbs who fled on foot from the scene. We believe this is an isolated incident however, if...

Carmi Police Have Busy Weekend With Arrests

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police had a busy weekend.30 year old Robert Anthony Belka of Carmi was stopped by Carmi Police Friday morning and placed under arrest for driving on a revoked license. He was also charged with Improper Use of Registration, Unlawful Display of Registration Sticker...

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Superintendent Brad Lee said in his report that the district has made arrangements to have breakfasts and lunches for students that need them while school is out due to the coronavirus outbreak. Starting today all students are invited to pick up Lunch, and also...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tonight

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet tonight (Tuesday) at 5:30 pm in City Council Chambers. There will be a public hearing regarding the 2020 Budgets and Appropriations just prior to the meeting at 5:15 pm. Items on the agenda include Ordinance 1564 presented by...

Three Individuals Sentence in White County Court Monday

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Three individuals were sentenced in White County Court to the Illinois Department of Corrections Monday morning. 31 year old Joseph Levi Jordan of Crossville was sentenced to 5 years, followed by 2 years Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 2 felony of Unlawful Use of...

IECC updates stance on COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— In response to the recommendation of area health officials, Marilyn Holt, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, released the following statement regarding the actions being taken by IECC schools concerning COVID-19:As indicated in earlier correspondence, IECC waited to...

City Clean-Up Day Postponed

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi Clean-Up Day scheduled for March 28, 2020 is being postponed. A new date will be announced later. Volunteers, along with those that have requested a scheduled pickup, are being contacted.As of this time, the Electronics Recycling event is not postponed....