Rep. Bailey and Local Farm Bureaus Offer Seminars on ‘Farmland Assessment’ and Property Tax System

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is working with local Farm Bureaus in Clay, Effingham, Jasper and Richland Counties to host seminars to answer questions about the multi-year re-assessment program on agricultural land in Illinois. The seminars will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at... Read More.

Norris City Village Board Met Monday Night

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nothing has been decided concerning the dispatch charges with the White County Sheriff's Department. The village has another agency willing to make an offer to do some emergency dispatches, but there are no specifics yet. They should have some by next month's board meeting.There... Read More.

Carmi Police Make Several Weekend Warrant Arrests

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 21 year old Carmi woman, Katie Sue Grant is free on $250 bond after turning herself into the Carmi Police Department Friday night on a White County Warrant for Failure to Appear on a Battery charge. 23 year old Lonnie J. Duvall of Carmi... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Play Tonight; Bulldogs and Cardinals Both Play Tomorrow Night

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs will host Harrisburg tonight. We will have that game on WRUL 97.3 FM and online at wrul.com just before 7:45 p.m.The NCOE Fighting Cardinals won Saturday's neutral non-conference game against Red Bud by a score of 46-35 at the... Read More.

Jovita Carranza Selected As Administrator of U.S. Small Business Association

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An Illinois business leader has been approved to be administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The U.S. Senate approved Jovita Carranza of Illinois to head the SBA. She had previously served as the U.S. Treasurer after being nominated by President Donald Trump in... Read More.

SBA Reminds Homeowners and Businesses of January 13th Deadline to Apply For Flood Loan

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Homeowners and businesses impacted by last year’s historic flooding have until Jan. 13 to apply for a low-interest, long-term loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA approved Illinois’ request for assistance for around 17 different counties. The money would be used to... Read More.

State and Local Officials Urge Residents to Plan for Spring Flooding Now

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The National Weather Service says wet ground conditions mixed with higher than normal river levels could lead to flooding in Illinois this spring. State and local officials are urging residents to plan for spring weather emergencies now. The Illinois Department of Insurance recommends residents... Read More.

Illinois State Police Squash Rumor About Marijuana and FOID Cards

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are trying to clear-up a rumor about the state's newly legal marijuana. Troopers say you will not have to give-up your FOID card if you buy marijuana from a dispensary. That rumor took-off last weekend, with even a few state... Read More.

Law Enforcement Struggles With Detecting High Drivers

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement is struggling with the issue of how to best detect and prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel high. Executive Director of the Illinois Sheriff's Association Jim Kaitschuk says there are complications for tracking people who drive under the influence of marijuana. ... Read More.

White Says “Don’t Drive While High”

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Springfield, IL) -- Recreational marijuana is legal in Illinois, driving under the influence is not. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding people who buy Illinois' legal marijuana that they are not allowed to drive while high. White said in a statement on... Read More.