Minimum Wage Increases on July 1

Monday, June 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect... Read More.

Carmi Police Reports From 6-24 and 6-25

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A domestic dispute Wednesday afternoon lead to 2 arrests. At 3:23 PM Wednesday, Carmi Police were dispatched to the 600 block of Elm Street where a couple could be heard in a loud argument. Upon arrival, Officers identified the couple as Dustin and Shauna... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Notified of One Additional Positive Case of COVID 19 in Hamilton County

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive case of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Hamilton County residents.Female in her 40s is in isolation at home.To date: • There have been three lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. • Two people... Read More.

NEW OUTDOOR PROGRAM READY FOR AUGUST AT SIC

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--Former Wildlife Biologist and World Traveling Field Guide Jordan Hammersley to Direct the Program--HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 25, 2020) – The Outfitter Wildlife Management (OWL) program has been in the works for a while at Southeastern Illinois College, and it... Read More.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Luminaria Display and Ceremony Set For July 18th in Marion

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Marion, IL – June 25th, 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the previously scheduled Relay For Life Festival of Hope (Williamson, Franklin, Saline and Gallatin) event will now hold a Luminaria Display and Ceremony at Tower Square Plaza on the evening of July... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Notified of Potential White County Resident Testing Positive for CoViD

Thursday, June 25 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, June 25, 2020 of a potential White County resident who had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 20’s, is doing well and in isolation. This is the fourth confirmed positive of COVID-19... Read More.

FMH PRESENTS JUNE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Thursday, June 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Gina Lemond RN, who works as a... Read More.

ICC Issues Resolution on FCC Lifeline Program to Help Low-Income Consumers Stay Connected Through COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, June 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago, IL- As residents practice social distancing to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, access to affordable internet and cell phone service has proven to be essential. To help eligible low-income consumers financially impacted by the pandemic, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a... Read More.

White County Farm Bureau Appreciation Luncheon to be Held July 21

Thursday, June 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Farm Bureau members are invited to a drive-thru Member Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, July 21. A pork chop lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Farm Bureau Building in Carmi.Members should enter the... Read More.

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