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USDA to Survey Farmer’s Planting Intentions for 2020

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

[Springfield, Illinois] – February 14, 2020 -- As the 2020 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season. “Each year, the agriculture industry eagerly awaits USDA’s Prospective Plantings...

Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the upstairs courtroom of the Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro. The Board will hear reports from Sheriff Lakin, who will also discuss a vehicle purchase, Clint Hopfinger, Supervisor of Assessments, Nathan Taylor, EMA...

Illinois State Police Respond to Personal Injury Traffic Crash Saturday Morning

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to a personal injury traffic crash Saturday morning around 8:50 am at the Shawnee Quick Mart in Shawneetown, IL. Harold B. Vaught, 85, of Shawneetown was attempting to back his Chevy Malibu in the Shawnee Quick Mart parking...

USDA Invests $3.4 Million in Broadband for Rural Illinois Communities

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Champaign, IIL., Feb. 14, 2020 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Illinois State Director Douglas Wilson announced USDA has invested $3.4 million in a high-speed broadband infrastructure project. This investment will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for 603 rural households, 12...

Learn How Apprenticeships Can Work for YOU

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2020) — Career seekers, businesses and community members are invited to learn more about apprenticeship programs at Rend Lake College’s Apprenticeship Works! event.Apprenticeship Works! takes place 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the RLC Theatre. Registration begins at 8...

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Presidents Day

Monday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities are closed in observance of Presidents Day.All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate...