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Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 male in his 50’s 1 female in her 70’s ... Read More.

SIC JOINS #CCMONTH CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF VALUE, NEED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) — Southeastern Illinois College announced today that it will join #CCMonth, a monthlong grassroots education and stigma-busting campaign coordinated by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). The primary goals of #CCmonth are to improve awareness of the economic, academic... Read More.

Jesse White Unveils New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highlights White Sox Legend Ed Farmer’s transplant story Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign today featuring White Sox All-Star relief pitcher and longtime radio voice of the team, Ed “Farmio” Farmer, who died last year. The campaign... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Warrant Arrests and a Drug Arrest Wednesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

32 year old David J. Oshea, of Carmi, was located by Carmi Police, Wednesday morning, around 8:47 a.m., and placed under arrest in the game room at Huck’s on Failure to Appear Warrants for No Valid Driver’s License and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled... Read More.

Vaccine Appointments Available!

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department will be accepting a small number of walk-ins at their Carrier Mills Clinic and Galatia Clinic today. EHD will be at First Methodist Church in Carrier Mills until 10:30am and at Galatia Community Center from 1-2:30pm. Walk-ins will be accepted at... Read More.

Local Artist and SIC Welding Instructor Plan Joint Project

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 1, 2021) -- When local artist Hayley Kotner’s downtown Harrisburg butterfly painting on a building was whitewashed for a historical mural to be painted, the artist, a Southeastern Illinois College graduate, was both surprised and saddened, but she is working with... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Council will consider, discuss and possibly approve TIF Façade Grants for the Carmi Fitness Center, 319 N. First Street, Daniel Kearns, 201 N. Walnut Street, and Jason Belford,... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 3 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. 1 female in her 40’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s To date:There have been 785 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,592 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

70% of Illinois residents 65 years and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,592 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 28 additional deaths.- Bureau... Read More.

RMTD Offering Rides to the Polls for Municipal Elections

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rides Mass Transit District will be providing transportation to the polls at no cost, to all residents of the RMTD service area for the Illinois municipal elections taking place Tuesday, April 6.Residents will be able to ride to the polls on regular existing routes... Read More.