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Rep. Niemerg Urges Governor to Veto Current Police Reform Proposal that Hurts Public Safety: Include Law Enforcement on Talks to Write Good Reforms

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) opposes the legislation passed in the last General Assembly just before he was sworn in as the new Representative for the 109th District. House Bill 3653 awaits the governor’s action. “I urge the governor to veto House Bill 3653 as... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. The course will be... Read More.

Carbon Monoxide Safety is Key to Staying Safe and Warm this Winter

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Fire Departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide incidents in 2019 Springfield, Ill- Cold winter winds continue to bring a chill to the state meaning many Illinoisans will be turning up their thermostats to stay warm for the rest of the winter... Read More.

State Farm provides grant to Hamilton Co. Schools for STEM Lab

Thursday, January 28 by Jc Tinsley

A STEM lab in a school setting provides a space where students can explore past the regular classroom and an environment to ask questions, try different ways to solve a problem, and start discussions with one another about what they are doing. STEM is a... Read More.

WVC Introduces Asst. Women’s Soccer Coach Savannah Stoughton

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Valley College would like to introduce the newest member of its athletics team— Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Savannah Stoughton.Born and raised in Rohnert Park, CA, Stoughton attended High Point University in High Point, NC, where she majored in French and... Read More.

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in... Read More.

WVC Radio/TV Students Nominated for Two National Awards

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is honored to announce that students from the Radio/TV and Digital Media department have received two national award nominations from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. Last year, the Radio/TV department’s TV station, News Channel 15, was named the nation’s “Best... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,751 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,751 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 81 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s - Cass County: 1 male 80s - Clark County: 1 male 80s - Cook... Read More.

RLC Nursing to Host Series of Virtual Information Meetings

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Learn all you need to know about getting started in Rend Lake College's nursing program. A series of virtual informational meetings are coming up, starting in February. RLC Nursing officials and faculty will be on hand to answer any question you might have about the... Read More.

Two Individuals Sentenced in White County Court

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dustin L. Pierce, 45, of Enfield was sentenced in White County Court Tuesday to 2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release, on a charge of Driving While License Revoked), a class 4 felony. Pierce was arrested... Read More.