99th Annual Meeting of White County Farm Bureau Scheduled for Late January

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 99th Annual Meeting of the White County Farm Bureau will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farm Bureau Building, 304 E Robinson Street in Carmi, IL.The business meeting... Read More.

Carmi City Council Met Tuesday Night; Liquor License Created and Granted for New Restaurant

Wednesday, January 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A short , albeit productive meeting was held Tuesday night as the Carmi City Council voted to welcome a new restaurant by creating and awarding a new Class B Liquor License.Alderman Steve Winkleman was the lone “No” vote as the City Council welcomes Mr.... Read More.

Paisley Ann Hurley

Tuesday, January 7 by Tammy Knight

Infant, Paisley Ann Hurley, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She is the daughter of Joseph David Hurley and Elizabeth Ann (Weedman) Hurley.In addition to her parents, Paisley is... Read More.

Carmi Yard Waste Site Closed Until Spring

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi Yard Waste Site (compost site) is closed until spring. The City apologies for any inconvenience.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Warrant Arrests

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 49 year old Carmi woman, Regina D. Johnson was arrested by Carmi Police Monday evening on a White County Warrant. She bonded out on $2,500 cash. Haley R. Stocke, 26, of Springerton, turned herself in to the Carmi Police Department on a White County... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Weekend of Adult-Use Cannabis, Applicant Totals for Dispensary Licenses

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Federal and Professional Regulation has announced that statewide adult-use cannabis sales from Wednesday, January 1 through Sunday, January 5 totaled $10,830,667.91. Dispensaries across the state rendered 271,169 transactions over the five-day period.

Carbondale Macy’s Store to Close

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carbondale, IL) -- A company spokeswoman says the University Mall Macy's store in Carbondale is being closed. The announcement of the closure was made yesterday. The store has been in the Carbondale community for nearly 30 years, starting in as a Famous-Barr and converting... Read More.

New SIC Learning Commons to Hold Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College is happy to announce the grand opening celebration of the Learning Commons Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 11:30 a.m. The renovation project began in the summer of 2018 and has finally reached completion. The project was not only an opportunity to... Read More.

Rep. Bailey and Local Farm Bureaus Offer Seminars on ‘Farmland Assessment’ and Property Tax System

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is working with local Farm Bureaus in Clay, Effingham, Jasper and Richland Counties to host seminars to answer questions about the multi-year re-assessment program on agricultural land in Illinois. The seminars will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nothing has been decided concerning the dispatch charges with the White County Sheriff's Department. The village has another agency willing to make an offer to do some emergency dispatches, but there are no specifics yet. They should have some by next month's board meeting.There... Read More.