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Jesse White Awards more than $752,000 in “Back to Books” Grants

Saturday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

187 libraries awarded Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $752,835 in “Back to Books” grants to 187 Illinois libraries for fiction and nonfiction books.“It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books available for... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County Death and 61 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Friday of a White 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 Friday of... Read More.

Grant Gee Celebrating Milestone Anniversary with Edward Jones

Friday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Grant Gee, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Carmi, still remembers the day he decided to join the financial services firm. That was 30 years ago. "After learning how Edward Jones financial advisors were required to meet many members of a... Read More.

Injuries Sustained to Three Oil Field Workers Friday Morning Near Crossville

Friday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals have been flown to hospitals following a Friday morning accident in the Crossville area. White County Ambulance Director Adam Allen tells WROY/WRUL News that the individuals suffered what he considered to be non life threatening injuries and what he called flash type... Read More.

Open Line on Demand – 12-18-20 Kelsey Bentlage -St. Louis District Dairy Council – Holiday Tips

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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SIC Campuses to be Closed for Winter Break December 23-31

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Harrisburg and Carmi campuses of SIC will be closed for the winter break, All Day Dec. 23-31.

Statewide Unemployment Rate and Jobs Decline in November

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.5 percentage point to 6.9 percent, while nonfarm payrolls lost -20,000 jobs in November, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES BEGIN RECEIVING COVID-19 VACCINE

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Today, Ferrell Hospital frontline workers began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from the Egyptian Health Department.Ten employees were vaccinated this morning, with more scheduled this afternoon and tomorrow. Dr. Joey Jackson, Medical Director of Infection Control at Ferrell Hospital, was among those vaccinated... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Thursday of 10 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include: 1 male in his teen’s 1 female in her teen’s 2 females in their 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 30’s 1 male in... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 White County Deaths; 62 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of two White County Residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday of... Read More.