Donate With Red Cross to Help Ensure a Diverse Blood Supply

Friday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Sept. 10, 2020) – The American Red Cross needs people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a blood supply as diverse as the patients who depend on it.All blood types are needed to ensure that the right blood product... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night Following Public Hearing at Seven

Friday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Monday night, immediately following a Public Hearing regarding a Zoning Map Change at 7:00 PM.Old business to be discussed will include the demolition of abandoned properties, racing, sport and hobby vehicles, Natural Gas Pipeline License Agreements, a Liquor Ordinance... Read More.

State Police Detectives Investigate Death of a 13-Week-Old Mt. Vernon Boy

Friday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Posey County – Thursday afternoon, at approximately 12:03, Posey County 911 Dispatch received a call from a Mt. Vernon mother regarding her13-week-old boy that was not breathing. The mother performed C.P.R. until Posey County EMS arrived and continued life-saving measures. The child was rushed... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, September 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, September 15th, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. That meeting will be preceded by a Public Hearing at 5:15 PM concerning a CDBG Project. Per Governor Pritzker’s order, a mask will be required... Read More.

Saline County Adds Five CoViD Positives Thursday, Two Young People in White County, One More in Hamilton County

Thursday, September 10 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 10, 2020, of seven Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her teens, at home and in isolation a male,... Read More.

Krug Jailed by Carmi Police for Aggravated Domestic Battery Wednesday Night

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

41 year old Adam T. Krug of Carmi was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday night on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery. He is currently being held in the White County Jail.

Produce Giveaway This Morning at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a produce giveaway today at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM will be for seniors (60 and older). 10:30 AM – 11:30 will be for the general public. This is... Read More.

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2020

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. A DuPage County resident in her 40s became ill in mid-August.“While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also... Read More.

SI SUPRT to Celebrate 31st National Recovery Month Throughout September

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Speakers offered for September, Recovery Month Egyptian Health Department’s Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment (SI SUPRT) Council are celebrating the nation’s 31st National Recovery Month throughout September. National Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and other... Read More.

Commissioners Urge Utilities to Extend Moratorium on Disconnections through Winter 2021

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago, IL – Concerned with steady coronavirus infection rates and the approaching cold weather, the Illinois Commerce Commission on Friday sent a letter to large state-regulated utilities requesting an extension of the moratorium on residential customer disconnections for non-payment until March 31, 2021.The letter,... Read More.