The Illinois Department of Employment Security has Processed 750,000+ Unemployment Claims Since March, Has Paid Out More than $700 Million in Benefits

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 102,937 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 18 and has now processed more than 755,000 initial unemployment claims from March 1 through April 18. This... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order Through May 30; Adds Mask Requirement

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Thursday he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 30 and requiring residents to wear masks in public.“Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives. By staying home and social distancing, we have kept our infection and death rates... Read More.

Downstate Business Owners Among Those Who Say They’ve Had It with Sheltering In Place

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

A southern Illinois lodge owner is fed up with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. Numerous businesses have been closed since the order was put in place on March 21. Tab Walker, who owns a fishing lodge near a state-run lake in Newton, said March and April... Read More.

Pedestrian Hit Wednesday at Rock Bottom Identified; Deceased

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Wednesday just before 11:30am, Carmi Police say they were contacted by White County Dispatch in reference to a vehicle colliding with an individual at Rock Bottom Liquor and Fuel on Main Street. Officers found 78 year old L. Pearl Douthitt had exited the convenience... Read More.

CRHPC Clinic Sites Designated as State of Illinois COVID-19 Testing Sites

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CRHPC Clinic sites in Albion, Carmi, Christopher, Du Quoin, Eldorado, Fairfield, Flora, Johnston City, Mt. Vernon, Sesser, and Shawneetown have been designated as State of Illinois testing sites and will begin performing community testing. Anyone with COVID-19 questions should call CRHPC’s hotline at 1-800-408-7351.... Read More.

SIC FORENSIC FALCONS’ SEASON CUT SHORT

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 22, 2020) – Although classes have resumed online and in various remote formats for college students, what hasn’t resumed are extracurricular activities. For the undefeated Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons, this means they were denied the opportunity to compete for a national title... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet via Conference Call Tuesday

Thursday, April 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday (April 28th) at 5:30 PM. Due to COVID-19, the meeting will be via conference call. Dial 844-855-4444. When prompted enter Access Code/Pin: 159294. There will be discussion to change the previously approved 8th Street Sanitary Sewer Project... Read More.

79 Year Old Woman Hit by Vehicle at Rock Bottom Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

SIC Nursing Responds to COVID-19

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 21, 2020) - SIC students, faculty, staff, and retired faculty have been busy making masks for local health care facilities. The masks will provide some protection for health care workers, especially when combined with other precautions, such as frequent handwashing and social... Read More.

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Rural Wabash County Water District to Begin Flushing Hydrants Monday

Wednesday, April 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will begin flushing hydrants throughout the entire district on Monday, April 27, 2020 continuing through the week until completed. It is not uncommon to notice a dip in water pressure and sometimes a slight discoloration of the water... Read More.

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security has Processed 750,000+ Unemployment Claims Since March, Has Paid Out More than $700 Million in Benefits