Local Artist and SIC Welding Instructor Plan Joint Project

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) -- When local artist Hayley Kotner’s downtown Harrisburg butterfly painting on a building was whitewashed for a historical mural to be painted, the artist, a Southeastern Illinois College graduate, was both surprised and saddened, but she is working with...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Council will consider, discuss and possibly approve TIF Façade Grants for the Carmi Fitness Center, 319 N. First Street, Daniel Kearns, 201 N. Walnut Street, and Jason Belford,...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 3 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. 1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s To date:There have been 785 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,592 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

70% of Illinois residents 65 years and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,592 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 28 additional deaths.- Bureau...

RMTD Offering Rides to the Polls for Municipal Elections

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls at no cost, to all residents of the RMTD service area for the Illinois municipal elections taking place Tuesday, April 6.Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday of 2 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (1)1 male in his 30’s White County (1)1 male in his 30’s To date, Saline County has had a total...

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Game Cancelled

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball game with Grayville this (Thursday) evening has been cancelled due to cold temps. Carmi’s next action will be a double-header at Alton starting at noon on Saturday.

Rep. Niemerg Leads Effort to Permit “In God We Trust” Back on Public School Buildings in Illinois

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pleased to announce that his first piece of legislation in his first term in the General Assembly passed unanimously out of the Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee.House Bill (HB) 217 would allow local...

FNB Announces Groundbreaking on New Location for Grayville Branch

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Ceremony Will Be Held at The New Building Site on South Street on April 7th FNB announced a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction of its new bank building, to be located along Route 1 at 113 South Court Street in Grayville....

Hodge Arrested on Failure to Appear Warrant

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

38 year old Aris L. Hodge of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Tuesday afternoon on a Failure to Appear Warrant after a call to 1103 Stewart Street. She was transported to the White County Jail and released on her own recognizance. Bond was...