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Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday of 2 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline County1 female in her teens Gallatin County...

Popularity for Illinois’ Dual Credit Program Continues to Rise with Illinois High School Students

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 500,000 students have earned early college credit before High School graduation since 2010SPRINGFIELD (March 18, 2021) – Over the last decade, Illinois’ Dual Credit Program has seen a steady enrollment increase of more than 5.9% annually with more...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,793 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 5 million doses of vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,793 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 female 60s - Cook County: 1 female...

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Yet Another Chicago Proposal: Taxing Ammo on Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) re-confirmed today that he is opposed to a legislative proposal that would impose a 1 percent tax on Illinois gun owners when they purchase ammunition. The bill has been assigned to the Sales, Amusement, & Other Taxes Subcommittee of...

Rep. Patrick Windhorst -Windhorst Discusses Reimagine Illinois and Our Fiscal Situation

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House Republican caucus recently revealed their new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. It is a four-point plan to end the culture of corruption, restore responsible fiscal leadership, grow jobs and opportunity, and ensure public safety in the State of Illinois. The...

Rep. Niemerg Leads Inquiry for Answers to Help Illinoisans in Need of Benefits During Covid-19 Crisis

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) sent off a letter this week to the Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) asking for answers to questions on how the legislature can help cut the bureaucracy to hire more staff to be able to...

CWCHS has Tickets Available for Saturday’s Football Game

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CWCHS has tickets available for CWCHS football fans for the game this Saturday, March 27th vs Fairfield at 1:00 pm. Tickets can be picked up at the visitor ticket booth at the football field (south gate) between 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm on Friday,...

New Competitive Theatre Team Slated for Fall at SIC

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 24, 2021) – The Southeastern Illinois College Theatre program is excited to add a new Competitive Acting Scholarship to engage a new form of performance for students. Those recruited for the team will compete against regional colleges and universities in Reader’s Theatre. SIC...

White County Sheriff’s Office Receives 2 More Reports of Unemployment Fraud

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a report from Gary B. Mitchell, Monday morning, that someone had fraudulently filed an unemployment claim in his name. He told Deputy Spencer he received a letter from the Illinois Department of Employment Security informing him that a...

Forest Service Temporarily Closes Visitor Services at Jonesboro Location

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jonesboro, March 24, 2021— Beginning March 22 the Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluffs Ranger Station located in Jonesboro, Illinois will close temporarily, due to staff shortages. Forest offices located in Vienna and Harrisburg will continue to provide at-the-door service to the public during normal business hours...