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RLC and SIC – Building Bridges In San Francisco

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2019) -- Building bridges, not walls was the message Rend Lake College President Terry Wilkerson and Southeastern Illinois College Dr. Jonah Rice delivered at the annual Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in San Francisco this...

Trick or Treat Hours, Trunk or Treats, and Other Events For Carmi and Crossville Thursday

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Trick or Treat Hours for the City of Carmi will be Thursday from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.The Carmi Chamber of Commerce along with the City of Carmi will have a Trunk or Treat from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM on the parking lot...

Grayville City Council Deals With Water Tower Maintenance and Financial Concerns at Monday Night’s Meeting

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Officials in Grayville have quite a decision ahead of them. Two gentlemen from different companies gave presentations to the Grayville Council at Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting with regards to water tower maintenance. Phil Knight from Suez and Darrin Clarke from Maquire Iron, Incorporated...

IECC Searching For Chancellor of the District

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 Board of Trustees Chairman G. Andrew Fischer is announcing an invitation for applications for the position of Chancellor of the District. The Chancellor succeeds Terry Bruce, who has served over twenty-three years as the Chief Executive Officer of the...

Carmi Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade and Window Decorating Contest; Entry Forms Available

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is once again planning a lighted Christmas parade to welcome Santa to White County at 5:30p.m. on November 30th, 2019. Instead of having a specific theme for this year’s White County Christmas, we have decided to let participants...

Illinois State Police Announces Addition of New Troopers

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the addition of two new Troopers to District 19, which serves Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties. Trooper Jonathan Pflaum and...

O’Gorman Sentenced Friday to Eight Years and Six Months in IDOC

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

32-year old Joshua L. O’Gorman of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced Friday, October 25, 2019 to a total of 8-years and 6-months in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 3-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County...

Pets at Risk Will Host K9 Karnival This Saturday

Monday, October 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Pets @ Risk is hosting a K9 Karnival this Saturday, November 2nd, from 9 am - 3 pm at the White County Fairgrounds Floral Hall. Bring your pets and come out for a bunch of good, old fashioned fun. There will...

McLeansboro Police Make Several Warrant Arrests

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 54 year old Mcleansboro woman, Georgia Jenkins is free on bond following her arrest by McLeansboro Police. Officers were called on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:37pm to 712 Union Avenue because Jenkins was hearing noises in her apartment. Officers were unable to locate...

Carmi American Legion Dance Saturday Night

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance Saturday night at the Carmi American Legion from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Music by the band Sekynd Helpyn. All dance proceeds will go to Veterans Programs.