SIC Encourages Sense of Community via Social Media During COVID-19 Crisis

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 23, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College has always prided itself on a sense of “home”. In light of the current COVID-19 crisis and studies being moved to an online format for the remainder of the semester, SIC is doing its best to... Read More.

SIC Summer and Fall 2020 Registration Underway

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 3, 2020) – The faculty and staff of Southeastern Illinois College have dedicated themselves to ensure students can continue the pursuit of their higher education, despite the current conditions mandated by the COVID-19 virus. Registration for summer and fall classes begins... Read More.

Boil Order Continues for Rural Wabash County Water District Customers

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a delay in the testing of water samples, the boil advisory that was issued on 4/2/20 for the entire Rural Wabash County Water district remains in effect. They have been notified that results for all of their samples will be given to them on... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Via Conference Call Tuesday

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, April 14th, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via conference call. The call in number is 844-855-4444. Access code 159294. The agenda includes discussion/approval of the reappointment of Nancy J. Winter as Trustee on the... Read More.

Water Disconnects and Penalties Suspended in Mt. Carmel

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a spokesperson for the City of Mt. Carmel in Illinois, due to the financial and health difficulties water customers in the area are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic, water disconnects and penalties have been suspended for the month of April.“As of April... Read More.

Boil Water Order for Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers Lifted

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order issued for Saline Valley Conservancy District water customers in the Battleford Road area, Rockhole Road area, Sahara Lake subdivision, and customers on Route 45 between Carrier Mills and Stonefort has been lifted.

Boil Order for Norris City Has Been Lifted

Wednesday, April 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil water order for the Village of Norris City customers east of the reservoir has been lifted.

Annual Illinois Township Meeting Cancelled Due to CoViD-19

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

In an email obtained by WROY/WRUL News Tuesday afternoon, Illinois Township Officials made the determination to cancel the annual Town Meeting that’s scheduled for every April. Specifically, Executive Order 2020-22 addressed the meeting which was to be scheduled for April 14th or 21st. The... Read More.

Third Saline County Resident Among the New 1,287 Cases Confirmed in Illinois Tuesday 4-7-20

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 of another Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home in isolation. The individual is thought to have been exposed to the... Read More.

Update: Entire Village of New Haven Now Under Boil Water Advisory

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Folks in New Haven are dealing with trouble after trouble these days. As if the Shelter in Place order wasn’t enough, a boil water order issued for a portion of New Haven Monday has now been superseded thanks to another water main break which... Read More.