Local News

ISP District 19 Investigates Traffic Crash in White County Tuesday Morning

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to a Personal Injury Traffic Crash Tuesday morning, around 9:40 a.m., in White County. Anthony Taylor, 48, from Manchester, TN was traveling south on US 45 at 2325 north in White County, when his 2018 Freightliner Semi Truck/Trailer ran... Read More.

Village of Enfield Board Meeting Postponed Until February 23rd

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to COVID-19 quarantine and illness within the Village of Enfield this month, our board meeting has been postponed until February 23, 2021 at the regularly scheduled time. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact Village Clerk, Debbie Stone at 618... Read More.

Administration Begins Design Process for $84 Million Communications Building at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding for Building Expansion Provided by Governor Pritzker’s Bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan CARBONDALE – The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) today announced RATIO Architects will spearhead the design process for the expanded communications building on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) campus. CDB... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,082 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccinations nearly double from a week ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,082 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Clinton County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female... Read More.

VISITING ARTIST ADALINE LEWIS TUCKER TO DEMONSTRATE ALGINATE DENTAL ART AT NEXT CULTURAL EVENT

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Regional artist Adaline Lewis Tucker will be the next featured subject for the Rend Lake College Cultural Calendar of Events virtual meet and greet on Friday at noon.Tucker will be conducting an alginate casting demonstration during the virtual event, which will be held over... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Establishes Satellite Office Hours: Wednesday, Feb. 10 for Lawrence, Richland & Wayne Counties

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has established a “Satellite Office Hours” program for the 109th District to help bring Illinois state government to the constituents. People are encouraged to call ahead to be sure the satellite hours have not been changed due to weather... Read More.

Alisa Coleman Named President of Statewide Hospital Network

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Alisa Coleman, CEO, Ferrell Hospital, was named 2021 President of the Board of Directors of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) at its recent Annual Conference. In her new role, Coleman will support the organization and its mission to strengthen... Read More.

FAFSA for Late Start Classes at Rend Lake College

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thinking about late-start classes? There's still time to apply for Financial Aid. If you would like to begin you journey at RLC with classes that start March 8, you still have time to apply for financial aid. You will need to complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Hosts Virtual ‘Rules for the Road’ Transportation Seminars

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) will host virtual Rules for the Road transportation seminars for its members in 2021. These seminars will focus on transportation laws and regulations as they pertain to the agricultural industry.Rodney Knittel, IFB assistant director of transportation and infrastructure, along with... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 20 New COVID Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 20 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (10)1 female under the age of 10 1 male under the age of 10 1 male in his teens ... Read More.