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W.A.D.I. Offering Scholarship

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Area Development Inc., in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Program, has announced the availability of one scholarship to income eligible students in the counties of Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne and White... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXPRESSES ITS APPRECIATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND ITS STAFF

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Medical Staff and Employees want to express their appreciation to the community for their due diligence in helping to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. By following the scientific recommendations of wearing a mask, staying six feet apart, and frequent... Read More.

More Than 100 New COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Added

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Meijer and Walmart now offering vaccines at a limited number of stores SPRINGFIELD – The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination locations across Illinois continues to increase. Since February 4, 2021, 134 new locations have been added to the list of COVID-19 vaccination sites... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Schedules Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is working to make sure that residents of the 55th Senate District have regular opportunities to get help with state government issues or questions. His district office staff will be rotating through 10 different locations each month to be... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,825 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois on-track to administer more than 1.5 million doses of vaccine by tomorrow SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,825 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 70s,... Read More.

Illinois Product Expo Goes Online for 2021

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the launch of Illinois Product Online Marketplace. This online platform provides consumers the opportunity to purchase Illinois products in place of the annual Illinois Product Expo, which was cancelled due to Covid-19. Now through March 3,... Read More.

Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller released a statement today on Honeywell’s intent to reopen the Metropolis Works plant in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.“Metropolis, Illinois is home to the sole uranium conversion plant in the United States, and this announcement is great news... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today opposed the Illinois House of Representatives Rules (“House Rules”) proposed by new Speaker Chris Welch, that will govern the 102nd General Assembly (G.A.) Session for 2021-22. These rules are available online at ilga.gov under House Resolution 72. “These rules... Read More.

Severin Says New House Rules Lack Transparency, Leave Public Out of Process

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) returned to the Illinois House floor for the first time since March 2020 on Wednesday. Lawmakers returned after a year that saw great tumult and change in Illinois government.Lawmakers were back in the State Capitol to vote... Read More.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules”

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New rules pushed through the House today by the majority party continue to shut out representatives in the minority, and the millions of constituents they represent. While as Speaker of the House, Mike Madigan repeatedly put rules in place to stifle the voices... Read More.