Author: WROY/WRUL Staff
FMH PRESENTS APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital.Joy Koker, who works in Nutritional Services at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, was
selected as the April 2021...
Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID Case Wednesday
The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Wednesday of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19. 1 female in her teens To date: There have been 791 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 770 people...
Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County COVID Death; 11 New Cases Wednesday
Egyptian Health Department was notified of a White County resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday of 11...
Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Eliminate FOID Cards
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
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
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
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
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
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...
