WVC Virtualizes Classes, Suspends All On-Campus Events

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Beginning March 16, Wabash Valley College professors will transition all classes to an online format. The Illinois Community College Board is also requiring the closure of all adult-education programs through March 30.Faculty and staff will remain on campus to assist students... Read More.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forces Changes of Business And Visits Locally

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As most are aware Governor Pritzker announced that as of 9:00 PM tonight (03/16/2020) all restaurants will be closed until at least March 31, 2020. If the restaurant has a drive-thru window or offers a delivery service they will be allowed to remain open... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Closure of All Driver Services Facilities Effective March 17 Through March 31

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Expiration dates to be extended 30 days White calls on Dept. of Homeland Security to push back federal REAL ID implementation date Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all... Read More.

Carmi Public Library Limiting Hours of Operation in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Public Library decided at an emergency disaster meeting to limit the hours of the the library March 17-March 21 2020. The hours of 10:00--1:30 will be observed on those days with the library being closed Saturday March 22. We are sorry for... Read More.

Gravyville City Council Met Monday Night; Several Actions Taken

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Special Meeting by the Grayville City Council Monday night brought no members of the public, only the council and just one representative of the media. Despite the current pandemic, work still has to be done. Mayor Travis Thompson and his fellow officials passed... Read More.

Talking Corona with the Mayor, City Administration, Carmi Police Chief, and White County Sheriff

Monday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

As this time (3/16/20 3pm), there are no Covid-19 cases reported here in the Tri-State. In fact the closest confirmed cases are 2 women in St. Clair County near St. Louis who reportedly travelled internationally and a potential case in Owensboro, KY. With no... Read More.

Covid-19 Economic Assistance for Illinois Families Information

Monday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

Resources Available for Small Businesses

Monday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is working to secure access to helpful resources for small businesses throughout the State of Illinois. As you may have read from SBA’s previous announcement (https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19), the U.S. Small Business Administration will... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday

Monday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Old business will include updates on the Gupta/Village of Enfield properties, rescinding the Chris Williams street closure, the Ray Key and Janet Dodd properties, Kyle Poore bid on properties, and a resolution for street... Read More.

City of Carmi Reminds Residents to Only Flush Toilet Paper

Monday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi would like to take this opportunity to remind residents to please only flush toilet paper. Other items, such as paper towels and napkins, should not be flushed. This helps to keep our City sewer system working properly.The City of Carmi... Read More.