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FIRST MID COMMITS $20,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

MATTOON, IL — First Mid Bank & Trust was recently awarded $20,000 in grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic. Today, the bank has announced that the awarded grant funds...

RLC OFFERS FREE GOOGLE IT SUPPORT COURSE IN FALL 2020

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (July 9, 2020) — Want an opportunity to break into the information technology industry? Rend Lake College is offering a free Google IT Support Professional online class for interested students residing within the state of Illinois. The class will begin on Sept....

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Receives $2.1 million for a 3-year campaign; Engage2Change Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has launched a new public and professional awareness campaign to remind everyone about the importance of reporting suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons ages 60 and older...

IDOT: Mowing Operations Taking Place Throughout State

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Motorists urged to stay alert and slow down when encountering crews SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that seasonal mowing operations have resumed throughout the state. Motorists should be prepared to slow down, put down the devices, avoid all...

Statement from Speaker Madigan Regarding Removal of Douglas Portrait and Statue

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants to remove a statue and portrait of a prominent Democrat in Illinois’ history who owned slaves. Madigan said he wants to pass a resolution to replace the portrait of 19th Century Illinois politician Stephen Douglas with...

Rep. Severin to Host Free Prescription Drug Drop Off in Marion

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION – State Representative Dave Severin will join with members of the Marion Police Department for a free prescription drug drop off event at the Marion Police Department, 1001 W. Deyoung, Marion, Illinois, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REQUEST THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN MISSING PERSON INVESTIGATION

Thursday, July 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) request the public’s assistance in a missing person investigation involving Daniel “Danny” Crosby of Carterville, Illinois.ISP DCI Zone 4 investigators were requested to assist with an investigation into...

White County Board to Meet Tuesday

Thursday, July 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday, July 14th at 7:00 p.m. The Board will consider a resolution to appoint Tim Scates to the Farmland Assessment Review Committee, consider the Proactive Health Management Plan with Mark Kelly from Sheffer Insurance Agency, a resolution for...

Jesse White Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards and License Plate Stickers Extended an Additional Month – Until Nov. 1

Thursday, July 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White suggests delaying facility visit during heat wave Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses/ID cards and license plate stickers have been extended an additional month – from Oct. 1, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2020. This new...

Illinois State Police Announces June Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, July 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of June. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,099 incidents during the month.Enforcement...