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Public Health Officials Announce 4,191 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,191 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 103 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s - Boone County: 1 male 70s - Clinton County: 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s - Coles... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s December jobs report shows unemployment rates are up 4% from last year. Locally unemployment rates increased only slightly, White County’s unemployment rate increased .5% (from 3.8% to 4.3%), Hamilton County had an increase of .6% (from 3.2% to... Read More.

Required Tests for RLC Allied Health Applications are Available Online

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There’s never been a better time to test into Allied Health programs at Rend Lake College!By testing online, students can take the exam anytime, day or night. A test is required for entrance into high-demand healthcare programs in nursing, medical assistant and radiology at... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Ebert Foundation present ‘No Malice Film Contest’

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois youth can submit short films on racial healing SPRINGFIELD – In order to help fight inequality and build a better Illinois, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering students a chance to use their creativity to promote racial healing in the “No... Read More.

IDOR Reminds Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Friday, January 29 is EITC/EIC Awareness Day Springfield - Taxpayers may be in line for a larger refund this year because of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and its Illinois counterpart, the Illinois Earned Income Credit (EIC). But to get it,... Read More.

Bailey Pushes for Improvements in Vaccination Program

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is calling out issues with the state’s vaccine program for failing to make satisfactory progress with residents of skilled-care facilities and nursing homes. Bailey joined with his colleagues... Read More.

2021 Farm Finance Forum Videos Released

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to bring area farmers an opportunity to virtually participate in the 2021 Farm Finance Forum event. The event includes a series of six videos on the following topics… “Welcome” by Reece Copeland, Fairfield... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday, of 20 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (9)3 females in their teens 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 2 females in their 50’s ... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 5 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 20’s 2 females in their 30’s 1 female in her 40’s To date:There have been 722 lab-confirmed positive cases... Read More.

City of Carmi Receives $100,000 Grant form IHDA Strong Communities Program

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Carmi has received a $100,000 grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities Program. The grant will allow the City of Carmi to attempt to obtain and demolish homes that are considered abandoned under the grant program. The City will... Read More.