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ISP District 19 Investigates Personal Injury Traffic Crash Tuesday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 reported a personal injury traffic crash at approximately 9:25 AM Tuesday in Saline County.51 year old Kimberly R. Hopkins of Rosiclare was travelling southbound on Illinois Route 34, 3400 feet southeast of County Road 150 when she drove across...

Planning Some Early-Season Boating? Review Safety Requirements Now

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Boaters are heading out on the water on pleasant spring days, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police are reminding boat owners and operators to check their watercraft and their safety checklist to avoid encountering problems on Illinois lakes...

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This story has been updated with corrections. WROY/WRUL apologizes for the error.The Mcleansboro City Council met Tuesday in its regular session. Outgoing Mayor Dick Dietz thanked everyone he has worked with as Mayor and said he's sure the new council will do a good job. ...

Vaccination Opportunities UPDATED

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the recommendations of the CDC and the FDA, Fairfield Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for today (Wednesday, April 14th) from 2pm-5:30pm will now be offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations instead of Johnson and Johnson. If you would like to schedule an appointment...

UPDATED: FERRELL HOSPITAL NOT INCLUDING JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE DURING FRIDAY’S WALK-IN COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Update to the press release below, dated April 7, 2021: No appointment will be needed for the next Ferrell Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic, planned for Friday, April 16. The walk-in clinic will be held at College Heights Baptist Church, located at 2321...

Public Health Officials Announce 3,193 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospitalizations double from one month ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,193 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Bureau County: 1 female 70s - Cook County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s,...

Don’t Let Spring Rains Flood Your Future

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance SPRINGFIELD – As Illinoisans welcome April showers and May flowers, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency...

ICC Reminds Illinoisans: Call 8-1-1 (JULIE) before Digging

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – April is National Safe Digging Month. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding homeowners and excavators to call 811 before beginning any outdoor project that requires digging.“As you plan your home and garden digging projects this Spring, to avoid hitting any...

Illinois Department of Public Health Updates Vaccination Plans, Communicates with all Partners While J&J COVID-19 Vaccine on Hold

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois transferring 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the city of Chicago in response to J&J pause SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is developing and implementing plans to move forward with COVID-19 vaccinations in Illinois after putting a pause on...

Rep. Niemerg “No Mask” Request to Governor Results In Mandate Reversal for Some Outdoor Student Sports: Over 700 Illinoisans Sign Petition to Support This Request for Students

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pleased to announce that the Governor has reversed his “mask mandate” for outdoor student athletic competitions like track and field, cross-country running, softball, baseball, tennis and bass fishing teams.“This effort by parents and families to be heard on...