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Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is informing constituents of the newest laws to take effect at the beginning of the New Year and reminding everyone of the continuing mandated increase of the Illinois minimum wage law another dollar an hour starting January 1, 2021. One...

New Federal Rule Changes Odometer Discloser Requirements Impacting Automobile Industry

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting the automobile industry, along with private party vehicle sellers, of a new federal odometer disclosure rule that increases the amount of time odometer readings must be declared at the time of a vehicle sale. The new...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 43 New COVID Cases Monday

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified 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 notified on Monday of 43...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 23 New COVID Cases December 24-28

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 23 additional positive cases of COVID-19 December 24th – 28th. They include… 3 females in their teens 3 females in their 20’s 2 females in their 30’s 1 male in his 30’s 3 females in their 40’s ...

Clark Arrested for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In August (08/26/2020) the McLeansboro Police Department responded to Hamilton Memorial Hospital for a complaint of a sexual assault that had occurred. After taking the information an investigation was initiated into the alleged complaint. At the conclusion of the investigation Hamilton County State's Attorney...

Burglary Reported to White County Sheriff’s Office Saturday

Monday, December 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office received a report Saturday afternoon from David A. Tampio of Las Vegas, NV, that a burglary had occurred at property he owns at 1084 County Road 625 North in Norris City. Tampio told Officers that sometime between November 22 and...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 2 White County Deaths Saturday; 84 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, December 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County Resident and...

Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition Needs Donations for Holiday Project

Thursday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition has 8 low-income households impacted by HIV / AIDS whose holiday needs have not been met. Gift cards will be mailed to the households on Monday, Dec. 28. Donations can be made online at TSAGL.org/donate.html OR sent to the...

A Holiday Tradition: Pledge to Buckle Up and Drive Sober

Thursday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDOT partners with law enforcement to keep roads safe if you must travel SPRINGFIELD – With the winter holidays underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding travelers to buckle up and drive sober as law enforcement agencies statewide ramp...

Summer Job Opportunities Available at Rend Lake

Thursday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake – USAJOBs.gov is now accepting applications to fill summer positions at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilities. Rend Lake is one of the many locations that will be hiring students for summer employment through the Pathways Internship program. These positions are open...