Secretary of State Offices Closed for New Year’s Day

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st, in observance of New Year’s Day. All offices and facilities will be open for business on Thursday, January 2nd.Individuals can visit the Secretary... Read More.

Justin Hood Elected President of Illinois State’s Attorneys Association

Monday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood was unanimously elected President of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association by his fellow State’s Attorneys at the Association’s 82nd annual conference held in Chicago on December 13th. State’s Attorney Hood is the first Hamilton... Read More.

Rep. Bailey ‘School Bus Safety’ Bill One of 256 New Laws to Go into Effect January 1, 2020

Monday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia)is reminding residents about more than 250 new laws that go into effect on January 1st. One of those new laws (public Act 101-55) is the doubling of fines on violators who drive around stopped school buses. First offense fines... Read More.

McLeansboro Police Need Your Help Identifying Pharmacy Burglary Suspects

Monday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

McLeansboro Police is asking the public for their assistance in identifying these subjects. On December 18th York Pharmacy was burglarized by two suspects. The same subjects may have been involved in another burglary of a pharmacy in Irvington, IL. If you have any information... Read More.

Carmi American Legion to Host Dance Saturday Night

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a dance Saturday night at the Carmi American Legion from 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Music by DJ Eddie Sullivan. All dance proceeds will go to Veterans Programs.

FMH to Host Blood Drive

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.The Blood Drive will be held in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Educational Annex Building on 203 Northwest 10th Street in Fairfield. The blood drive will be held... Read More.

$5,000 Reward Offered in Skidsteer and Trailer Theft Case

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A $5,000 cash reward is being offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole a 2018 Orange Kubota Skidsteer on a 1995 CZ black tandem duel pintel hitch trailer. Trailer license plat #74536TG. The Skidsteer has a custom gray... Read More.

Eldorado Holiday Tournament Scores And Schedule

Friday, December 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Game 1: Carterville 47, NCOE 42 Game 2: Herrin 66, Edwards Co 41

Carmi Man Arrested Monday on Multiple Charges including a White County Warrant and Transportation of Cannabis

Thursday, December 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 28 year old Carmi man, Michael B. Burch, is currently lodged in the White County Jail following his Monday afternoon arrest by Carmi Police. Officers stopped Burch and arrested him for No Valid Driver’s... Read More.

Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Christmas Travel

Tuesday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Christmas holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25.The following... Read More.