Boil Order Issued for Some Carmi Water Customers Due to Water Main Break

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to a water main break, a boil order is issued for Carmi water customers West of 900 East along Rt. 14 out to 700 East. Because of this disturbance in your water service, the following educational materials are available as a resource to you... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board Met Monday; Remote Learning Discussed

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Unit 5 School Board met in its regular monthly session by conference call due to the coronavirus.Superintendent Brad Lee in his report noted that Governor Pritzker last Friday cancelled all face to face learning for the rest of the school year,... Read More.

Dale, IL Man Wins $350,000 on Scratch-Off Ticket Monday

Tuesday, April 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Dale, Illinois resident is $350,000 richer after winning on a $5 25x Monopoly Scratch-off ticket Monday. The winning ticket was purchased at Hunt's Hardware and Grocery in Dale.

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government.In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government... Read More.

Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday Night; No Visitors or Media Allowed

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Old Business will include Kyle Poore cleanup. New Business will include Southern Illinois small business grant. There will also be an Executive Session to discuss Employee raises.DUE TO THE COVID-19, BOARD MEMBERS ONLY, NO... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Case in White County Sunday

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 case in White County.According to a news release from the health department, the individual is a toddler who is at home in isolation and doing well. The health department did not give a specific age... Read More.

Carmi-White County Community Unit District #5 Board Of Education to Meet Tonight via Conference Call

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The regular monthly meeting of the Carmi-White County Community Unit District No 5 Board of Education will be held via conference call on Monday, April 20th at 7 PM.The call-in number is 844-855-4444. The access code is 3183151.Along with the consent agenda, Superintendent Brad... Read More.

INDIVIDUAL IN HAMILTON COUNTY TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified late Saturday morning of a Hamilton County resident who tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. The individual, a female in her 30’s, is currently isolating at... Read More.

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White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Report of Burglary in Mill Shoals Saturday

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jeffrey S. Leinard of Mill Shoals reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Saturday that a burglary had taken place on his property at 105 Cherry Street in Mill Shoals. He told Officers that at some point between Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning, someone... Read More.