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Darren Bailey Sworn-In as State Senator; Excited to begin 102nd General Assembly

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD– On the first day of the Illinois General Assembly, State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has taken the oath of office and is beginning his first term in the Senate.

Adam Niemerg Sworn In to 102nd General Assembly: Top Priorities are Protecting Innocent Life and State Reforms

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…Today, Teutopolis native Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) was sworn in as the new State Representative for the 109th District. The district office will be located at 107 W. Main Street, Teutopolis, Illinois.

Wilson Named RLC Employee Of The Month

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IBHE BOARD APPROVES HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGET REQUEST FOCUSED ON EQUITY

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education today approved a fiscal year 2022 budget that increases funding to support its continuing efforts to help close equity gaps in higher education outcomes. The budget proposal is $2.141 billion and would reflect a 4.5 percent ($92...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… 1 male infant 1 male toddler 1 female in her teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 male in his 50’s To date: There...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 19 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Tuesday of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was also notified on Tuesday,...

TAMMY SCHLESINGER NAMED FMH EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital proudly announces that Tammy Schlesinger of the Nutritional Services Department has been voted the 2020 Employee of the Year by her peers. The 2020 FMH Employee of Month recipients were: January – Tammy Shamblin RN, Med/SurgFebruary – Raven Smothers RN, Surgical DepartmentMarch –...

IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike Receives COVID-19 Vaccination

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Director urges people to be vaccinated when they are eligible SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination at the Cook County Health’s North Riverside Health Center in Riverside. Partnering with the Cook...

IDPH Posts COVID-19 Vaccination Data

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Averages 24,200 Vaccines Administered Daily for Past Seven Days SPRINGFIELD – Beginning today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination data on its website, with data to be updated daily and additional data to be provided...

Miller’s Statement on Calls for Impeachment

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, Congresswoman Mary Miller released the following statement to address the calls to impeach President Trump.“I join my colleagues in denouncing the violence that occurred in the Capitol last week. It was a very sad day in our nation.