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Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 1 New COVID-19 Case Saturday

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Saturday 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. The Egyptian Health Department was also notified... Read More.

Alumni Spotlight: Joshua Schiff

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

One of the key moments for Joshua Smith and his path toward a career with a higher purpose began when he was a student at Rend Lake College.After his first semester, Schiff received an email invitation to join the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Prescribed Burns Continue

Monday, April 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Beloved Local Man Dies in Tragic Accident Wednesday Morning

Friday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

A local described as a gentle man who didn’t know a stranger died in a tragic accident Wednesday morning west of Carmi. 68 year old Stanley Lewis, originally of Cairo, died near County Road 800 East sometime before 10:30 while doing what so many... Read More.

Illinois’ February Unemployment Rate Increased Statewide; Including Locally

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois’ February unemployment rate increased from last year in all 14 metropolitan areas. The latest data reveals an average statewide unemployment of 7.8%. The average unemployment rate last year was 3.7%, a little more than half the current average. Locally, the average unemployment rate... Read More.

Clearwave® Opens Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Nonprofit Organizations

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

April 1, 2021 – Harrisburg, IL – Applications are now open for the Clearwave Communications Charitable Giving Fund, which will annually award $200,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. “We are committed to connecting customers in the cities and towns we serve to... Read More.

Vandekerkhove Named April 2021 RLC Veteran of the Month

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Austin Vandekerkhove of Coello has been named the April 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.Vandekerkhove started his service in the US Army in March 2017, and he is currently active. He said he chose to enlist because he wanted to do something... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,526 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 50s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 2 females... Read More.

Mosby Signs with SIC Falcon Archers

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) – Kylie Mosby of Hardin County signs her intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers this fall. Mosby is currently a member of the Hardin County High School (HCHS) Archery Team. “When I started archery, I... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Thursday

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 female in her 20’s To date: There have been 786 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 764 people have recovered. ... Read More.