UPDATE: Missing Macedonia Man Found Thursday; Truck Still Missing

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A missing Macedonia man, 31 year old Samuel A. Miller was located Thursday. He had been missing since Tuesday evening, when he was last seen leaving home with his dog.Miller was driving a white, 2000 Ford F-350 dually pick up truck, IL 482293D which,... Read More.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/11

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools (Any Unit #5 students wanting meals for today should pick them up at the Junior/Senior High School back parking lot between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m.) NCOE Schools Hamilton County Schools (The Daycare will remain open) Gallatin County Schools Geff Grade School (All staff will report... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces the ACA Marketplace is Reopening for Illinoisans to Purchase Health Insurance Coverage

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

February 15th is the start of the new 2021 Special Enrollment Period Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker is encouraging eligible Illinoisans who do not have health insurance to enroll in an ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plan beginning February 15th. An executive order signed by... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,838 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 1.5 million doses of vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 102 additional deaths.- Clay County: 1 female 80s - Clinton County: 1 female... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLISH FIRST REPORT FROM NEWLY FORMED MOVE OVER TASK FORCE

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Report Highlights Proposals to Improve Safety of Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Motorists The Move Over Task Force, formed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in 2019, today delivered a report detailing their study of the causes of Move Over... Read More.

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Illinois

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continued mask wearing and vaccination are essential SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the... Read More.

State Representative Dave Severin Appointed as Republican Spokesperson to Three Key House Committees

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he’s been appointed to serve as the House Republican Spokesperson for three Illinois House Committees. Severin, a Benton native, and 117th district State Representative serving in his third term, says his experience in... Read More.

Republic to Pick Up Trash in Carmi Today and Saturday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Republic Trash Services has informed the City of Carmi they will continue picking up trash today and Saturday. If your regular trash pick-up has been delayed this week due to the weather, please leave your trash out. It should be picked up no later... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)2 males in their 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 70’s Gallatin County (2)1 male... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Health Committee Hearing

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following the Senate Health Committee’s Feb. 11th subject matter hearing on COVID-19 vaccinations… “While I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on this committee, our first meeting was very disappointing. Our state’s vaccination... Read More.