IECC updates stance on COVID-19

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— In response to the recommendation of area health officials, Marilyn Holt, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, released the following statement regarding the actions being taken by IECC schools concerning COVID-19:As indicated in earlier correspondence, IECC waited to... Read More.

City Clean-Up Day Postponed

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi Clean-Up Day scheduled for March 28, 2020 is being postponed. A new date will be announced later. Volunteers, along with those that have requested a scheduled pickup, are being contacted.As of this time, the Electronics Recycling event is not postponed.... Read More.

Free Lunch and Breakfast for Gallatin County Students

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free lunch and breakfast will still be available to all Gallatin County students. Community satellite locations for delivery of breakfast and lunch will be carried out by our district school bus drivers and volunteer teachers. Meals will begin on Tuesday, March 17 and will continue throughout... Read More.

WVC Virtualizes Classes, Suspends All On-Campus Events

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, Ill.— Beginning March 16, Wabash Valley College professors will transition all classes to an online format. The Illinois Community College Board is also requiring the closure of all adult-education programs through March 30.Faculty and staff will remain on campus to assist students... Read More.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forces Changes of Business And Visits Locally

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As most are aware Governor Pritzker announced that as of 9:00 PM tonight (03/16/2020) all restaurants will be closed until at least March 31, 2020. If the restaurant has a drive-thru window or offers a delivery service they will be allowed to remain open... Read More.

Jesse White Announces Closure of All Driver Services Facilities Effective March 17 Through March 31

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Expiration dates to be extended 30 days White calls on Dept. of Homeland Security to push back federal REAL ID implementation date Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that all... Read More.

Carmi Public Library Limiting Hours of Operation in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Public Library decided at an emergency disaster meeting to limit the hours of the the library March 17-March 21 2020. The hours of 10:00--1:30 will be observed on those days with the library being closed Saturday March 22. We are sorry for... Read More.

Gravyville City Council Met Monday Night; Several Actions Taken

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Special Meeting by the Grayville City Council Monday night brought no members of the public, only the council and just one representative of the media. Despite the current pandemic, work still has to be done. Mayor Travis Thompson and his fellow officials passed... Read More.

Talking Corona with the Mayor, City Administration, Carmi Police Chief, and White County Sheriff

Monday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

As this time (3/16/20 3pm), there are no Covid-19 cases reported here in the Tri-State. In fact the closest confirmed cases are 2 women in St. Clair County near St. Louis who reportedly travelled internationally and a potential case in Owensboro, KY. With no... Read More.