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Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Eliminate FOID Cards

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Noting the negative impact that the backlog of unprocessed FOID (Firearm Owners IDentification) card applications has had on people’s second amendment rights, State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s FOID program. "FOID cards may have served a purpose in the...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Tuesday

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Tuesday of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19. 1 female in her 20’s To date: There have been 790 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 769 people...

Wayne and Edwards County Election Results

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In Wayne County’s Election, with a voter turnout of 26%, Mike Dreith was elected Fairfield Mayor. In Cisne, Roy Atwood was re-elected Mayor. Fairfield’s Alderman races were tightly contested, with one still up in the air. In Ward 2, Larry Vest, Angel Maguire, and Clifford Reever....

State of Illinois Receives $124 Million from Federal Government to Expand COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Additional funding will build on state’s equity focus and help reach underserved communitiesSPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois will receive an additional $124 million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to further expand its robust COVID-19 vaccination program, including more...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,931 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,931 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 13 additional deaths.- Cook County: 2 males 40s, 1 male 70s - Knox County: 1 female 80s - Lake County: 1 male 50s - Livingston County: 1 female...

USDA Forest Service Announces New Shawnee National Forest Supervisor

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL, April 6, 2021— Eastern Regional Forester Gina Owens recently announced the selection of Mike Chaveas as the Shawnee National Forest’s new Forest Supervisor.“We look forward to having Mike lead the Shawnee National Forest. Mike’s experience and skillset will provide direction for strengthening...

Egyptian Health Department Reports Zero New Cases of COVID Tuesday

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department is happy to announce that zero new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) were reported for April 6, 2021. Please remember to continue to...

Vaccine Opportunities

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg Medical Center and Southern Illinois Healthcare are proud to partner with the Army National Guard to host a Community Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Wednesday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Harrisburg Middle School, 312 Bulldog Boulevard in Harrisburg. 300 vaccines will be...

EHD to Hold Vaccination Clinic Friday in Ridgway

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department is hosting a 200 single-dose Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccination Clinic this Friday, April 9, 2021 at St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway. This will be by appointment only. Any individual that is 18 or older and lives and/or works...

Carmi Police and White County Sheriff’s Department Had a Busy Week

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police arrested a pair of Crossville individuals Thursday morning around 10:47, following a traffic stop on a white Buick Riviera in the Rock Bottom parking lot, after the car was clocked speeding 66 mph in front of the Dollar General Store. The driver,...