Author: WROY/WRUL Staff
Statement from Speaker Madigan
CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday:“First and foremost, we need to ensure the health and safety of members, staff and the general public is considered at all times when thinking about a return to Springfield. While...
RLC Offers Short-Term Classes in June and July
INA, Ill. (May 6, 2020) — Earning college credit doesn’t have to take up your whole summer. Rend Lake College has short-term Personal and Professional Development courses available online in June and July.The classes cover a variety of topics and are all for college...
Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month
CHICAGO – May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Illinois, a time to thank the thousands of foster families across the state that have opened their homes to provide a temporary safe haven to abused and neglected children who have been placed in the...
IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live
PUA Portal to Launch on May 11
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19. Workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic...
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S HORIZON HEALTHCARE CARMI MEDICAL CLINIC TO BEGIN SEEING PATIENTS ON JUNE 1ST
Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic will begin seeing patients on Monday, June 1st. Due to current stay-at-home recommendations we will not be hosting an open house at this time.FMH’s Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic will be open Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-5:00pm. Appointments...
Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations
SOUTHERN IL – Three southern Illinois Republican legislators are sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker’s ‘regional’ approach to reopening the State of Illinois’ economy. Pritzker announced his 5 phase regional plan on Tuesday.State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) had this to say:“I am glad to...
Coronavirus, a Leaky Library, Chickens and Building Permits Highlight Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday
The Carmi City Council is back on their regular first and third Tuesday of each month schedule, but last night’s meeting still had to be held via teleconference. In an interview exclusive with WROY/WRUL News Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Jeff Pollard said while there were...
Burnt Prairie Water System Begins Flushing Hydrants
If you or someone you know is one of the 200 or so customers of the Burnt Prairie Water system, it’ll behoove you to know workers will be flushing hydrants throughout the remainder of May, that according to the Burnt Prairie water superintendent Wayne...
White County Board to Meet Tuesday Night
The White County Board will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on May 12, 2020, at 7 p.m. At this meeting, we will be practicing social distancing as passed down by Illinois Governor Pritzker. When entering the courtroom, please maintain a 6-foot distance between...
