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FMH to Offer COVID Vaccination to the Public

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In coordination with the Illinois National Guard, Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be offering approximately 800-1,000 COVID vaccinations by appointment only on Wednesday, March 3rd, and Friday, March 5th, to the public for anyone that falls into the Tier 1A and Tier 1B category, which... Read More.

IDOA RELEASES 2020 HEMP HARVEST NUMBERS

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has released final harvest numbers from the 2020 hemp growing season. IDOA issued 802 Hemp Growers licenses for the 2020 season. Hemp farmers reported 2,734 acres planted resulting in 2,392 acres harvested. The 2020 numbers are... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for 2021 Senior Hall of Fame Awards

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline is June 1; submissions are now being accepted in multiple categories Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2021 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,665 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,665 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 27 additional deaths.- Christian County: 1 female 90s - Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 60s, 2 females 70, 8 males 70s, 1... Read More.

Alumni Spotlight: Alexis and Amber Hadley

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Twins Alexis and Amber Hadley did a lot of things together growing up. They have worked at a couple of different chain restaurants and even served in a kitchen in a bar. They even graduated from Rend Lake College with their matching associates degree... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 10 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (6)1 female in her 20’s 2 males in their 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 2 males in... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 2 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. They include… 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 30’s To date:There have been 758 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Continues Satellite Office Hours This Week and Next for Edwards, Wabash, White Counties

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that the next Satellite Office Hours will be for Edwards, Wabash and White Counties this week and next. Thursday, February 258:00 – 10:00 AM Mt. Carmel City Hall (631 N. Market St.)11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Albion City Hall... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The village of Enfield held its regular monthly meeting last night instead of the regular February 16th date due to the bad weather. The board approved Gina Cushman as interim board member, replacing Mary Doerner, who passed away recently. Cushman is a science teacher at... Read More.

State Senator Darren Bailey Announces Run for Illinois Governor in 2022

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey announced Monday he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022… Bailey made the announcement Monday alongside family and friends at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. He was sworn in as state senator in January, and previously served as... Read More.