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Carmi Police Granted Authorization to Begin Hiring Officer Replacement and Purchase of New Truck at Tuesday Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police will be getting a new 2021 Dodge Ram in the coming months at the price of $30,300. That’s just $510 more than the cost of last year’s new truck through the state bid process. Jansen Ford in Carmi was awarded the bid... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 32 New COVID-19 Cases

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday of 32... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Tuesday

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 male in his 60’s To date:There have been 729 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 703 people have... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemberg – Illinois House Republicans Address Progressive Agenda of Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois House Republicans held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to the new standards for educators, adopted by the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) that deal with culturally responsive teaching. State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) took part in the press conference.The controversial standards... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are joining together to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans in the ISP and the communities in which... Read More.

More RLC Community Ed Classes Added for Spring

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Treat the winter blues with a new interest. The Rend Lake College’s Community & Corporate Education has announced several additional classes for the Spring 2021 semester. Many of the affordable offerings are available online and can be completed from the comforts of home. To register... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,312 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois set to surpass today one million doses administered; Region 10 on track to move to Phase 4 on Tuesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,312 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Preparedness actions can prevent injuries, reduce property damage SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are promoting earthquake preparedness throughout the... Read More.

WVC Bass Team Signs Hunter Capehart of Otwell, Ind.

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Hunter Capehart for the 2021–2022 collegiate bass season. Capehart signed on Friday afternoon, Jan. 29. Hunter is the son of James and Julie Capehart of Otwell, Ind.... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers special events and prices in February

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free admission on Lincoln’s birthdaySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission Feb. 12 in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday and to celebrate the museum reopening to the public. In addition, children will be admitted... Read More.