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COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In an effort to reach individuals in the local communities where they reside, the Hamilton County Health Department will be holding three remote COVID vaccination clinics for all individuals in Phases 1a & 1b and Phase 1b Part 2 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021...

IDFPR Joins Multi-State Coalition of Regulators, Inviting U.S. Secretary of Education to Join Them in Protecting Student Loan Borrowers

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Urges Secretary Cardona to Reverse Specific Policies That Undermine States’ Oversight of Student Loan Servicers CHICAGO – IDFPR joined a multi-state coalition of state financial regulators congratulating Secretary Cardona on his confirmation and inviting him to partner with states in protecting student loan borrowers...

IEMA Highlights Flood Safety Awareness Week

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States. Flooding can cause more damage in the United States than any other weather-related event and is also one of America’s most underrated killers, causing nearly 90 fatalities per year. As part of...

Congresswoman Mary Miller to Oppose Latest Federal Gun Control Measure – H.R. 8

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Washington, D.C. – On the heels of approving massive new restrictions on law enforcement that effectively “defund the police,” the far-left leaders of the House are now pushing additional, unenforceable gun control legislation that will only hurt law abiding citizens and won’t make...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)2 females in their 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 2 females in their 60’s Gallatin County (1)1...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 female in her 70’s To date: There have been 770 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 749 people have...

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council met last night in its regular monthly session.At the beginning of the busy meeting, Mayor Dick Dietz complimented the city workers on getting the power back on, as well as the fire and police departments and everyone that helped out,...

Illinois Taxes Highest in the Nation

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois now has the dubious honor of having the highest taxes in the United States, according to an analysis by personal finance website WalletHub, which looked at state and local taxes, income taxes, real estate taxes, sales and excise taxes, and vehicle property taxes...

House Bill 724

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A bill in Springfield would grant “conservator of the peace” powers to all members of the Illinois General Assembly. After Illinois state representatives and senators completed a law enforcement training course, House Bill 724 would allow them to:· Arrest or cause to be arrested,...

House Bill 168

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House Judiciary-Criminal Committee approved a bill this week that could prohibit certain Illinoisans from owning pets.House Bill 168 would target owners who aggressively harm animals or violate dog fighting and entertainment pet rules. They would be banned from owning an animal for...