City of Carmi to Begin Fire Hydrant Flushing

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will begin its fire hydrant flushing on Monday April 20, 2020.Flushing will occur nightly Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 am. The process should take approximately 6 weeks.During those times, customers may experience low water pressure... Read More.

Friday CoViD-19 Update 4-17-2020 IL Public Health Officials Announce 1,842 New Cases of CoViD-19

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,842 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 62 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 female 60s - Cook County: 2 females 40s, 1 male 40s, 2 males 50s, 2 females 60s, 5 males 60s,... Read More.

Bipartisan Group of southern Illinois state Lawmakers Declare Region Southern Illinois Strong

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

A bipartisan group of southern Illinois state lawmakers have formed a nonprofit organization to give out grants to businesses there that are struggling amid the pandemic. Southern Illinois Strong is selling T-shirts in partnership with the Southern Illinois Community Foundation and will give the... Read More.

Officials Extend Census through April 2021

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, which now has been extended until April of 2021.Sherrie Taylor, the Interim Lead of the Illinois Data Center Network for the census, said it is important to respond to the Census, especially in... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery Following Thursday Afternoon Fight

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Timothy L. Roberts, is behind bars in the White County jail, following a report of a physical fight Thursday afternoon at the apartments located at 203 6th Street in Carmi. CPD spoke with David Whetstone about what had... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Mike visits with Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage about why it's important to pay attention to your immune health, finding healthy foods during the CoViD-19 public health crisis, whether supplements are a good option, and much more.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial... Read More.

Rep. Bailey: Move Illinois Forward; Reach to Heaven for Help

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – Illinois has been so focused on addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that we’ve literally heard nothing about our future, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. Bailey said the situation is such a huge challenge he’s calling for a Statewide Day of Prayer.“I... Read More.

Illinois’ Credit Rating Nearly Junk

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois’ credit rating is one ding away from junk status. Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings lowered the state’s lowest-in-the-nation credit rating to “Triple B Negative” based on their expectation that the state will have difficulty navigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects. Two other ratings... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department: No New Cases in White, Gallatin, Saline 4-16-2020

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Thursday, April 16, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. There have been 3 confirmed COVID-19... Read More.