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Sen. Bailey to Serve on Several Statewide Commissions

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be lending his knowledge, leadership, and work ethic to three statewide efforts focused on developing solutions for major issues. Bailey was recently appointed to serve on the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty, the Commission on... Read More.

Free Mobile Market at RLC on April 26

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An opportunity to receive fresh food is coming to the Rend Lake College campus in Ina.A Mobile Market will be held on April 26 with distribution beginning at 2 p.m. The drive thru market will be located on the west side of campus. It... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,581 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,581 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 40 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s - Bureau County: 1 female 70s - Champaign County: 1 male 80s - Christian County: 1 male 80s - Clay County: 1... Read More.

Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Over $596,000 in Rebuild Illinois Funding to Southeastern Illinois College Towards Exterior Repairs

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital PlanHARRISBURG – The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced over $596,000 has been released from the state towards exterior repairs at Southeastern Illinois College, with local matching funds supporting a total investment... Read More.

Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Over $4.3 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding for Repairs at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital PlanCARBONDALE – The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced over $4.3 million has been released for the replacement of sewer line, repairs to the campus streamline, and tunnel at Southern Illinois University... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in March 2021

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +32,200 jobs in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID Cases in Saline County

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 8 Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (8)1 male under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 2 females in their 30’s 2 males... Read More.

Local Celebration of Life for Stanley Lewis Organized

Thursday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

A Celebration of Life for Stanley Lewis will be held @ 2pm on Sunday April 18th, 2021@ The White County Fairgrounds. There will be a registration station when you arrive as well as a Tribute Program and a gift in memory of Stanley. Feel... Read More.

Bolin Arrested by White County Sheriff’s Department on Hamilton County Warrant

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

35 year old Jarred Wade Bolin, of Enfield, was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday night on a Hamilton County Warrant for Failure to Appear on an Aggravated Battery charge. He was taken to the White County Jail, where he bonded out... Read More.

Ison Arrested on Williamson County Warrant Wednesday

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

37 year old Forrest E. Ison, of Carmi, was arrested by Carmi Police Wednesday afternoon, after an Officer observed him driving at Stewart and Sixth Street and knew he had a suspended Driver’s License and an active warrant out of Williamson County. Ison was... Read More.