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Public Health Officials Announce 1,682 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highest 7-day vaccination average with more than 95,000 doses administered SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,682 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 30 additional deaths.- Christian County: 1 female 90s - Coles County: 1 female...

Lora Smith Selected as new Executive Director of GWRPC

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Ms. Lora Smith has been selected as the new Executive Director of the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission. She will be responsible for the management of all planning and administrative tasks for the Commission. Lora graduated with a Master of Business Administration at McKendree...

Grayville City Council to Hold Special Meeting Monday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will hold a Special Meeting Monday, March 15th, at 3:00 PM for the purpose of the water line replacement project and adopting the preliminary 2021-2022 budget and setting a Public Hearing date for Monday, April 19, 2021. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance...

FMH TO OFFER COVID VACCINATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccinations by appointment only on Friday, March 12th, to the public for anyone that falls into the Tier 1A and Tier 1B category, which includes anyone over the age of 18 with chronic health...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Wednesday, of 16 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (8)1 female in her teens 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 50’s ...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Wednesday

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Wednesday. 1 female in her 40’s To date: There have been 771 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 749 people have...

Forest Issues Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

Thursday, March 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 10, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) Wildlife Services, is planning operations to eradicate feral swine (wild pigs) in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope...

Sen. Bailey Works to Help Ease Statewide Teacher Shortage

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- As school districts across Illinois continue to struggle with hiring teachers to fill openings, many in the field point to the government-mandated edTPA test as a significant roadblock to future teachers. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,510 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Half of all Illinoisans 65 years and older have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,510 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths.- Champaign County:...

Make a Difference on March 17 for RLC Giving Day

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference - Rend Lake College Giving Day is an all-day online event that will take place March 17th. The Rend Lake College Foundation is calling all alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff to come...