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Vandekerkhove Named April 2021 RLC Veteran of the Month

Austin Vandekerkhove of Coello has been named the April 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.Vandekerkhove started his service in the US Army in March 2017, and he is currently active. He said he chose to enlist because he wanted to do something... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,526 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 50s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 2 females... Read More.

Mosby Signs with SIC Falcon Archers

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) – Kylie Mosby of Hardin County signs her intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers this fall. Mosby is currently a member of the Hardin County High School (HCHS) Archery Team. “When I started archery, I had little to... Read More.

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

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 female in her 20’s To date: There have been 786 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 764 people have recovered. ... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 male in his 50’s 1 female in her 70’s ... Read More.

SIC JOINS #CCMONTH CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF VALUE, NEED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) — Southeastern Illinois College announced today that it will join #CCMonth, a monthlong grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The primary goals of #CCmonth are to improve awareness of the economic, academic and... Read More.

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Jesse White Unveils New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highlights White Sox Legend Ed Farmer’s transplant story Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign today featuring White Sox All-Star relief pitcher and longtime radio voice of the team, Ed “Farmio” Farmer, who died last year. The campaign marks the beginning of... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Warrant Arrests and a Drug Arrest Wednesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

32 year old David J. Oshea, of Carmi, was located by Carmi Police, Wednesday morning, around 8:47 a.m., and placed under arrest in the game room at Huck’s on Failure to Appear Warrants for No Valid Driver’s License and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled... Read More.

Vaccine Appointments Available!

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department will be accepting a small number of walk-ins at their Carrier Mills Clinic and Galatia Clinic today. EHD will be at First Methodist Church in Carrier Mills until 10:30am and at Galatia Community Center from 1-2:30pm. Walk-ins will be accepted at... Read More.

Local Artist and SIC Welding Instructor Plan Joint Project

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) -- When local artist Hayley Kotner’s downtown Harrisburg butterfly painting on a building was whitewashed for a historical mural to be painted, the artist, a Southeastern Illinois College graduate, was both surprised and saddened, but she is working with SIC... Read More.