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IDOT, ISP remind motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart’

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As riding season shifts into top gear, safety should be first priority SPRINGFIELD — As warmer weather approaches, motorcycles are becoming a common sight. In an effort to advocate for a safe riding season, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police have joined... Read More.

Jesse White Issues Reminder Urging Residents to Conduct Business Online When Possible

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Online transactions up 75 percent over the last nine months White also extends expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards until Aug. 1, 2021 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White issued a reminder today urging the public to visit his office’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com... Read More.

Recruitment of Gamers Underway for SIC’s New Esports Team

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College is now recruiting for a new esports team – the SIC Falcons Faction of Gamers. The new team will be a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), and will participate in tournaments hosted by... Read More.

ISP Announces Results of an OREP Patrol

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

JERRY COX FOUNDATION TRUST DONATES TO THE FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Jerry Cox Foundation Trust has made a $1,000 to the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Therapy Department. Mr. Cox made the $1,000 donation after receiving therapy at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Therapy Department following his knee replacement surgery. Jerry said he made the donation as a gesture... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,002 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,002 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 teen, 1 male 40s, 1 female 60s, 2 females 70s, 2 males 70s, 3 females 80s,... Read More.

RLC alumna Jordan Divan works as the ministry coding education manager at OSF Healthcare in Peoria.

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

RLC alumna Jordan Divan works as the ministry coding education manager at OSF Healthcare in Peoria.When Jordan (Frey) Divan was a senior at Hamilton County Senior High School, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field, but not necessarily on... Read More.

Brouwer receives 2021 Faculty Excellence Award

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Brouwer receives 2021 Faculty Excellence AwardRLC History Professor Nathan Brouwer is pictured here next to Paul Revere's grave. Brouwer was recently named the 2021 Faculty Excellence Award recipient.INA, Ill. (March 25, 2021) — It’s not often Rend Lake... Read More.

The Stendebacks are Retiring; Funeral Homes Sold

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Two long-time business owners have announced their retirement after over four decades in the funeral home business, with over two decades of ownership. Bill and Lynn Stendeback have stepped down as owners of Stendeback Family Funeral Home, with locations in Carmi, Enfield and Mt. Vernon, Ind.Bill and... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Friday of 6 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (3)1 male in his teens 2 females in their 20’s Gallatin County (1)1 male in his 30’s White... Read More.