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Delivering on Key Equity Goal, Pritzker Administration Awards $31.5 Million in First Ever Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Grants to Organizations Across the State

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Historic R3 program awards grants to organizations in communities hit hardest by gun violence, unemployment, and criminal justice system overuseCHICAGO— Using revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 80 grants totaling $31.5 million to organizations... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 4,979 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Region 4 on track to move to Tier 2SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,979 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 123 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 90s -... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Museum to welcome visitors again on Monday

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Safety of guests will continue to be top prioritySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum will begin welcoming visitors again on Monday, Jan. 25, with clear, simple safety protocols to protect all guests.Visitors will need to schedule... Read More.

2021 Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hundreds of Applications ReceivedSPRINGFIELD, IL – The second year of the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program ended with 768 applications requesting over 185,000 acres submitted to IDOA. The discount program opened the application period at 12:01am December... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 37 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, January 22 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 Thursday, of 37... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… 1 male child 1 male in his teens 1 male in his 30’s To date:There have been 703 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17... Read More.

Scholarships Application Deadline is Feb. 28 at SIC

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 21, 2021) – Scholarship application time is in full swing at Southeastern Illinois College. The deadline is Feb. 28 for all students -- new and current -- who plan to attend during the 2021-22 academic year. One application serves for more than... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS CURRENTLY FULL

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Vaccination appointments for the current allotment of COVID-19 vaccines have been filled. More appointments will be available when further vaccine allocations are sent by the state. The Ferrell Hospital Facebook page and local media will be updated when more vaccine appointments are... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 PM. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news media. The public is invited to watch the Meeting and Public Hearing via Facebook live at... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 4,822 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Region 6 on track to move to Phase 4 and Region 7 on track to move to Tier 1SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,822 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 107... Read More.