Illinois Department of Agriculture Announces Details for Junior Livestock Expo and Junior Horse Show

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL –The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today released entry forms for the Junior Livestock Expo and Junior Horse Show taking place on the Illinois State and Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The forms must be submitted via mail and are available on the IDOA... Read More.

Internal Revenue Service Wrapped Up the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Tax Scams for 2020; IRS Criminal Investigation and U.S. Attorney Office Urge Taxpayers to Watch Out for These Tax Scams

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up its annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern... Read More.

Southern Illinois GOP Legislators Call for Madigan to Resign Immediately following US Attorney’s Revelations about ComEd, Exelon, and Speaker Mike Madigan

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southern Illinois - Southern Illinois' GOP delegation to the Illinois House of Representatives released the following statements today after the Northern District of Illinois United State's Attorney's office revealed details of a 'deferred prosecution agreement' involving fraud and public corruption at energy giant Exelon... Read More.

Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Madigan, Pritzker Investigations

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Maryville, Illinois – Congressmen John Shimkus (IL-15), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Darin LaHood (IL-18), Adam Kinzinger (IL-16), and Mike Bost (IL-12) released the following statement regarding the ongoing federal criminal investigations of Speaker Michael Madigan and Governor J.B. Pritzker:“Illinoisans are sadly no strangers to corruption... Read More.

Rep. Darren Bailey Calls for Speaker Madigan’s Resignation

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – The state’s largest utility, Com-Ed, directly implicates Speaker Madigan and his political allies as recipients of jobs, contracts, and payments in a court filing released this morning, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey, who wants Madigan to resign.“Speaker Madigan should step... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes new business discussion of the bridge at Hickory Street, Brown & Roberts – water project, meters, new line at intersection, and upgrade on Plum Street, and the Liquor License charge as... Read More.

Nine New CoViD-19 Cases Announced Friday by Egyptian Health Department, 2 in White, 2 in Gallatin, 5 in Saline

Friday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Friday, July 17, 2020 of nine Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: a White County male, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation  a White County female, in... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested Thursday for Driving While License Suspended

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 29 year old Carmi man, William E. Locklar was arrested for Driving While License is Suspended by Carmi Police Thursday night around 7:30 PM. He was taken to the White County Jail where he bonded out on $250 cash plus a $20 booking... Read More.

More Major Retailers Will Require Masks Starting Monday

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CVS and Target are joining other major retailers requiring masks in their stores, and grocery stores are also following suit.Though locally, protesters have pushed back against government mask mandates, it's now more retailers taking the steps themselves to require face coverings.Here in the Tri-State--and... Read More.

Hot Weekend Ahead; Stay Cool

Friday, July 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This is the weekend to stay in the air conditioning or find a place to swim. The National Weather Service says it will be hot and humid across the tri-state. High temps are expected to be in the 90s, but the heat and humidity... Read More.