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SIC in Cooperation with RLC Offers Free GED Zoom Classes

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

-Miller earns GED to gain Paraprofessional Certificate- HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 17, 2021) – Free GED classes are back at SIC through a cooperative program with Rend Lake College. The pair are offering GED classes via Zoom with classes starting every few weeks. The GED, which stands for General... Read More.

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Scattone

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Feb. 17, 2021) – Ben Scattone tried welding. He got a degree in sport administration. He even interned for the Australian Baseball League. But those were more “plan B.” Scattone’s been a “plan A” guy since starring in a Kindergarten sock puppet... Read More.

IPHCA Calls for Strengthening Funding in Underserved Communities in Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY2022 Proposed Budget

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address virtually, introducing his proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). IPHCA commends Governor Pritzker for prioritizing racial justice and eliminating disparities, and his commitment to protecting our state’s health care and human services systems. However,... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Budget Address

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address. “Last year at this time, the Governor put forward an unbalanced budget that relied on tax hikes that hadn’t passed, financial help that might not be coming, and more... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Gov. Pritzker “Irresponsible” Budget

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) reacted to the Governor’s comments today that were supposed to be a budget address. The Governor’s comments, using the Illinois State Fairgrounds and working Illinois National Guard members as his backdrop, were short on specific real numbers and full... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases February 12th-17th

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 8 additional positive cases of COVID-19 February 12th -17th. They include… 1 female in her teens 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 2 males in their 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1... Read More.

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CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/18 UPDATED

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools Closed today and Friday (Students wanting meals may pick them up behind the school in the Jr./Sr. High parking lot between 9:30-10:00 am.) NCOE Schools Closed today and Friday Edwards County Schools Closed Clay County Schools Closed Fairfield Community High School, Jasper Grade and Grayville... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday, of 9 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (8)2 females in their teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his... Read More.

CWC Sports Cancellations

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CWCHS Varsity/JV girls vs. Harrisburg, here and CWCJH Volleyball vs. Hamilton Co., here are cancelled.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,348 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

7-day rolling average of vaccines administered is 63,772 doses SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,348 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 1 male 50s,... Read More.