42nd Annual Heritage Festival at SIC Nov. 2 and 3

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2019) -- The 42nd annual Heritage Festival at Southeastern Illinois College will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival focuses on... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday night at 7:00 pm. Old Business will include continued discussion of the Demolition of Abandoned Properties, Changes to the Liquor Ordinance, Tax Levy Estimates, and Vacating property along First and Flora Streets. New Business will include the... Read More.

Veterans Day Ceremony Moved to Carmi VFW at 11:00 AM Due to Impending Inclement Weather

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 11th at the VFW Carmi. The event was moved due to the impending inclement weather forecast for today. Following an introduction from Gene Young, Roscoe Templeton will offer an opening... Read More.

IL Chief Justice Speaks to Students at SIC

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

llinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier delivered a lecture at Southeastern Illinois College Tuesday afternoon, telling students about his experiences as a Supreme Court judge.Karmeier was invited to speak to SIC's Student Government by Student Government co-sponsors Matt Lees and Kellye Whitler.... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Begins Prescribed Fire Season

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL - October 23, 2019 – With the arrival of autumn and the falling of the leaves, the Shawnee National Forest is starting its prescribed fire burn season. The forest is planning to implement prescribed fire for up to 10 to 15 thousand... Read More.

Unit Five School District at a Crossroads; Public Invited to Open Houses to Learn More

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The school district is at a crossroads.And the Unit Five school board is asking for your advice as it approaches an important decision.The elementary (K-8) school buildings, built between 1939 and 1954, are deteriorating, despite the hundreds of thousands of dollars spent to maintain... Read More.

Carmi Elks Free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic Wednesday, November 20th

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Elks 1652 Lodge in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Wabash Christian Therapy & Medical Center, 1112 Oak Street in Carmi with Dr. Justin Miller... Read More.

Open House Events Planned for Women’s Health, Cosmetic Services

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO & CARMI, IL – Two open house events are being planned for Ferrell Hospital Women’s Health Services. The events will include provider introductions, refreshments and give-a-ways.Debbie Davis, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, will be available for meet-and-greets at these events. Davis, a native of... Read More.

Planned Power Outage for Portions of Carmi Thursday

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a planned power outage on October 24, 2019 beginning at 10am. The outage will last two to three hours. Areas included are the east side of College Boulevard from 104 to 120, all of Renshaw Avenue, all of Greenbriar Drive and... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District Will Begin Flushing Hydrants on Monday

Wednesday, October 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District will be flushing hydrants through the entire district beginning on Monday, October 28th. It is not uncommon to experience a dip in pressure and slight discoloration during this time. Please contact 618-299-6101 or 618-262-6438 if you have any... Read More.