Egyptian Health Department Reports 36 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, November 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 36 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (25)2 males in their teens 2 females in their 20’s 2 males in their 20’s a female in her... Read More.

White County All Precincts Reporting – Unofficial Results

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Huge turnout in White County November 3rd; 10,010 registered voters here, nearly 7,500 ballots cast (7,467) or 74.6%.With all 19 precincts reporting, 5,734 or 80.85% of voters say no to what’s been tabbed as the “fair tax”. 1,358 White Countians did vote for it.No... Read More.

Wayne County Illinois – 27 of 27 Precincts Reporting

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

With 27 of 27 precincts in, Wayne County results follow: Of the 11,193 registered voters, 5,476 actually turned in ballots, or just under 49%. President Donald Trump took over 87.5% of the Wayne County vote with challenger and former Vice President Joe Biden garnering only a... Read More.

White County Illinois – 11 of 18 Precincts Reporting

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

With 11 of 18 precincts reporting in White County, it’s clear some things haven’t changed from 4 years ago. White County overwhelmingly has cast votes for Republicans. Of the 1,874 ballots cast so far, 1,515 have said no to the “fair tax” while 256... Read More.

Wayne County Illinois – 19 of 27 Precincts Reporting

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

With 19 of 27 Precincts reporting in Wayne County, we see so far that the race for coroner shows Carrie Jo Dagg, a Republican leading Democratic rival Jimmy Taylor by a nearly 57% to 41% margin or 1,973 to 1,412 votes. Like White County,... Read More.

Hamilton County Illinois 16 of 16 Precincts Reporting – Unofficial Results

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

16 of 16 precincts reporting now in Hamilton County. We can officially tell you that of the county’s 5,615 registered voters, 4,364 votes have been cast. That’s good enough for a voter turnout of 77.72% and our reporter on site tells us there are... Read More.

Preliminary Reports – White/Hamilton County

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

White County voters turned out in big numbers as has been the case across the country today. In addition to busy day of voting, County Clerk Beth Sell reports White County saw 2,169 early voters and out of 1,252 vote by mail applications, her... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Hold Special Meeting Thursday

Tuesday, November 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, November 5th, at 5:30 PM, in Carmi City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Per Governor Pritzker’s Order, a mask will be required as well as social distancing. Council will consider, discuss, and possibly approve Ordinance... Read More.

3D Mammography Mobile Event in Carmi on November 7th

Tuesday, November 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at the FMH Carmi Medical Clinic on Saturday, November 7th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m. No physician order needed for those who are over the age of 40. It must have been at least one year... Read More.

Carmi Council Votes to Give Elected Officials Raises, Mayor Becomes Full Time Job; Gets Full Time Pay

Tuesday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

At least one major change emerged from Monday night’s Carmi City of Council closed session. Carmi will in the spring elect a mayor that will be full time instead of part time. Along with that, the pay will double from $23,000 to $46,000 annually. ... Read More.