Statement from Rep. Darren Bailey

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CONSENT TO VOLUNTARILY VACATING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Louisville, IL. – State Representative Darren Bailey said today he asked the Appellate Court to voluntarily vacate his restraining order against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order that shut down most of Illinois and ordered citizens to... Read More.

Norris City Village Board to Meet Monday via Conference Call

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Village of Norris City will conduct a Village Board meeting on Monday, May 4th, at 7:00 p.m. by conference call. The media is welcome to attend by phone as well. At the beginning of the meeting, attendance of the Board will be taken... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday via Teleconference

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, May 5, via teleconference. Dial in number 844-855-4444. Access code 159294.

Local Scout Council Hosts “Cabin Fever” Virtual Camporee

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA/SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Since traditional campouts can’t take place right now, local Boy Scouts of America volunteers have planned the first-ever “Cabin Fever” Buffalo Trace Council Virtual Camporee. The free event, scheduled for Saturday, May 9,... Read More.

SIC to Hold Drive-Thru Book Buyback, Return

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--Online book sale going on now for summer classes-- HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 30, 2020) – Students of Southeastern Illinois College will sell their textbooks or return rentals in a much different manner than previous years. Offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May... Read More.

IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now processed more... Read More.

WVC Bass Team Reschedules Invitational to June 20

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College’s bass team has rescheduled the high school bass fishing invitational at East Fork Lake in Olney, Illinois, originally planned for Saturday, March 21 to take place on Saturday, June... Read More.

Planned Power Outage Schedule for 5:30 AM Monday

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi will have a planned power outage at 5:30 am on May 4 for the purpose of upgrading a substation. The outage will last approximately 30 minutes. Areas included are as follows:-Between Main and Oak Street, in the area of the... Read More.

People of Illinois vs. J.B. Pritzker Gaining Steam

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A local woman has launched what is turning into a large movement online. The private group “People of Illinois Vs. J.B. Pritzker” has since it’s launch Monday, has now more than 18,500 members. WROY/WRUL reached out to founder Kelli Leavens Wednesday evening to learn... Read More.

Carmi City Council Approves Switching 1.5 Million Dollar Project from Sewer to Water

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi City Council gathered mostly by teleconference Tuesday. Jim Brown brought the council up to date on a change to the planned sewer project that had been approved for 1.5 million. Brown says he visited with Mayor Jeff Pollard, Curt Hale and Jimmy... Read More.