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IDPH Announces Region 5 Moves into Tier 1 Mitigation – Limited Indoor Dining

Monday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 5, southern Illinois (Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, Wabash, Wayne, White, Williamson), has met the metrics to move out of Tier 2... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 21 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). They include… Saline County (10)1 female in her teens 1 male in his teens 3 females in their 20’s 1... Read More.

Blood Drive Scheduled for January 27 in Carmi

Sunday, January 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Wednesday, January 27, you will have a unique opportunity to help save a life. The White County Farm Bureau is proudly partnering with the American Red Cross to hold our fourth “People Live When People Give” Blood Drive. Each pint of blood we... Read More.

Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board to Meet Tuesday

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the current IDPH mitigation restrictions, the Carmi-White County C.U.S.D. #5 Board of Education’s monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, will be limited to the board members, superintendent, board secretary, and one administrator. The media and public will be able to... Read More.

Enfield Village Board to Meet Tuesday

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM. THE BOARD WILL BE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING, PLEASE MAINTAIN A 6-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, MASKS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO WEAR THEM. The Board will discuss old... Read More.

Regional Photographer Exhibit Opens Feb. 2 at SIC’s Hise Museum

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 15, 2020) – The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College will open the Regional Photographer Exhibit Tuesday, Feb. 2. This show will run through Friday, May. 14.Artists from across the region have submitted works... Read More.

117th District State Rep. Dave Severin Sworn-in to a Third Term in Illinois House

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Benton native and 117th District State Representative Dave Severin took the oath of office to serve another term in Springfield during Inaugural ceremonies on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Wednesday’s swearing-in marks the beginning of Severin’s third term in the House after first... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Newest Mitigation Orders for Restaurants, Bars

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) made the following statement today on the announcement by the Governor that restaurants in regions that are moved to Tier 1 mitigations are permitted to resume indoor service at 25% occupancy or 25 people per room (whichever is fewer).... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Friday of 32 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (13)1 female under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 2 females in their 20’s 1 male... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities, that operate on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.In addition, Driver Services facilities that operate... Read More.