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Jesse White Awards over $1 million in CARES Act Grant Funding

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding $1,142,645 in CARES Act funding to 292 Illinois libraries, school districts and library systems. CARES Act funding was provided to the Illinois State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Following approval of the January 2021 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments and the authorization of February 2021 vendor...

Carmi Sports with Mt. Carmel Cancelled for Tonight

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Both games tonight with Mt Carmel are cancelled:7/8 boys basketball at Mt Carmel......moved to 2-20 @ 10 am (at Mt Carmel)Volleyball, Mt Carmel, here.....moved to 2-27 @ 1pm (here)

State Expanding Phase 1B Vaccine Eligibility

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that the state will be expanding Phase 1B vaccine eligibility to include people who have disabilities and underlying health conditions.Pritzker said the expansion is due to a 30% increase of supply of the various coronavirus vaccines currently in...

W.A.D.I. Offering Scholarship

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Area Development Inc., in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Program, has announced the availability of one scholarship to income eligible students in the counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXPRESSES ITS APPRECIATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND ITS STAFF

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Medical Staff and Employees want to express their appreciation to the community for their due diligence in helping to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. By following the scientific recommendations of wearing a mask, staying six feet apart, and frequent...

More Than 100 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Meijer and Walmart now offering vaccines at a limited number of stores SPRINGFIELD – The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination locations across Illinois continues to increase. Since February 4, 2021, 134 new locations have been added to the list of COVID-19 vaccination sites...

Sen. Darren Bailey Schedules Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is working to make sure that residents of the 55th Senate District have regular opportunities to get help with state government issues or questions. His district office staff will be rotating through 10 different locations each month to be...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,825 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois on-track to administer more than 1.5 million doses of vaccine by tomorrow SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,825 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 70s,...

Illinois Product Expo Goes Online for 2021

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the launch of Illinois Product Online Marketplace. This online platform provides consumers the opportunity to purchase Illinois products in place of the annual Illinois Product Expo, which was cancelled due to Covid-19. Now through March 3,...