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To Keep Electric and Natural Gas Costs Down, the ICC Urges Customers to Follow Winter Energy Savings Tips

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL- The Illinois Commerce Commission is continuing to monitor the power situation in Texas and other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather events and warns that increases in wholesale energy prices could have an impact on some Illinois electric and natural gas... Read More.

SIC Board Responds to Tighter Budget

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 19, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Board braved the winter weather and met in the Heritage Room on the main campus in Harrisburg Tuesday, Feb. 16, to take aggressive, yet conservative financial management actions to ensure a solid fiscal foundation... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Calls on Drivers to Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles (aka Scott’s Law)

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is issuing an urgent reminder to motorists to adhere to the state’s Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, designed to protect law enforcement and emergency responders who are stopped on the side of roadways. White also... Read More.

Carmi-White County Sports Changes

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County 7th/8th grade Boys Basketball that was to be played Thursday (2/18) has been rescheduled to March 3rd, in Carmi vs. Fairfield Carmi-White County Volleyball that was to be played Thursday (2/18) has been rescheduled to February 26th at Fairfield. The Carmi-White County 5th/6th grade... Read More.

Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Mike Madigan’s resignation from the Illinois legislature.“When I first ran for office, the first promise I made the people of the State of Illinois was that I would... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,966 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Weather continues to delay federal government’s delivery of vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.- Carroll County: – 1 female 90s - Champaign County: 1 male... Read More.

HIGHER EDUCATION AGENCIES ENCOURAGED BY STEADY FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AMIDST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Increase in MAP and Funding for Common Application Support Increased Access, Diversity and Equity SPRINGFIELD— Despite budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recommended several increases for programs to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in his budget address. State higher... Read More.

2019 White County Tax Bills to be Mailed Friday and Monday

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 2019 White County tax bills payable 2020 (2021) are being mailed today (Friday, February 19, 2021) and Monday, (February 22, 2021) for the larger envelopes. Those who have opted to receive their tax bills by email will be the first to get their... Read More.

Boil Water Order Issued for Illinois American Water’s Cairo District

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cairo, Ill. (Feb. 18, 2021) —Illinois American Water has issued a boil water order for its Cairo District service area.The extreme cold temperatures have resulted in several water main breaks across the Cairo water distribution system. Water pressure has been impacted, resulting in a... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemerg’s Statement on Michael Madigan’s Announced Resignation from the Illinois House After 50 Years

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) issued the following statement on the announcement of Michael J. Madigan’s resignation at the end of this month: “Mike Madigan has been in the Illinois legislature since before I was born. His influence and impact as the Speaker of the... Read More.

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To Keep Electric and Natural Gas Costs Down, the ICC Urges Customers to Follow Winter Energy Savings Tips

SIC Board Responds to Tighter Budget

Secretary of State Jesse White Calls on Drivers to Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles (aka Scott’s Law)

Carmi-White County Sports Changes

Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption

Public Health Officials Announce 1,966 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

HIGHER EDUCATION AGENCIES ENCOURAGED BY STEADY FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AMIDST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

2019 White County Tax Bills to be Mailed Friday and Monday

Boil Water Order Issued for Illinois American Water’s Cairo District

Rep. Adam Niemerg’s Statement on Michael Madigan’s Announced Resignation from the Illinois House After 50 Years

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