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Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in June

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.7 percentage point to 14.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +142,800 jobs in June, a record monthly increase, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...

Stephens Arrested on White County Warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Vehicle

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saline County Court Suspended for a Short Time Wednesday Due to COVID-19 Individual in Court

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Court was suspended for a short time in Saline County, as an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was in court Wednesday morning. The Saline County Courthouse remained open and other office holders were allowed to continue business while the area was cleaned.

Wilson Sentenced to Five Years in IDOC in White County Court Wednesday Morning

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An individual was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections Wednesday morning.23 year old Timothy A. Wilson of Crossville was in the custody of the White County Jail in March for another offense when he struck another inmate. Wilson was sentenced to five years...

Walmart Soon to Implement Mandatory Mask Policy

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a statement issued by Walmart Wednesday, all shoppers will be required to wear a face covering while in the store starting Monday, July 20. The statement by Walmart says that the decision comes due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in some communities...

FERRELL HOSPITAL, CLINICS TO RESTRICT VISITORS AND SCREEN PATIENTS

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, CARMI & MCLEANSBORO, IL – Effective immediately, no visitors will be allowed in Ferrell Hospital. Exceptions will be made for one adult accompanying a pediatric patient and for end-of-life situations.Patients with a medical emergency should go to the Emergency Department entrance.Ferrell Hospital and Affiliated Clinics...

Pritzker Administration Announces Over $2 million in Fines for Major Health Insurance Companies Violating Illinois Mental Health Parity Laws

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CIGNA Healthcare of IL, UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA Health and Life, HCSC, and Celtic found to be in violation of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced today fines totaling over $2 million for five major health...

Allen Sentenced to Three Years in IDOC in Edwards County Court Tuesday

Wednesday, July 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

41-year old Jeremy S. Allen of Grayville was sentenced Tuesday, to a total of 3-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 4-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County Court. Jeremy S. Allen had previously...

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night for a Busy Agenda

Wednesday, July 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council met last night at the Hamilton County Courthouse.The council members approved a pay request for the water tower totaling $136,818.73. $120,900.60 from Caldwell Tank for the tower and $15,918.13 from Shawnee Professional Services for the engineering fees. The project is...