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Extra! Extra! Get your Illinois transportation news with the Telegram

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Learn more about what IDOT activities with new e-newsletter SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation is proud to announce the launch of the Telegram, a timely, informative e-newsletter to help keep you in the know about agency projects, programs and activities impacting communities...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday of 52 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (25)a female in her 20’s 2 females in their 30’s 2 males in their 30s’ 2 females in their...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 32 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… a male childa male in his teens2 females in their teen’s2 females in their 20’s2 males in their 30’s2 females in their 30’sa male in his 40’s3 females...

State Regulators Start “Cannabis Regulators Association”

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Group will help navigate cannabis regulations at federal, state, and local levels CHICAGO – Today state cannabis regulators from across the United States announced formation of a non-partisan organization, the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), to better share institutional knowledge and regulatory best practices. Cannabis...

Temporary Area Closings during Firearm Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

Friday, November 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Benton, IL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake reminds visitors that many locations on Rend Lake will be closed during the state firearm deer hunting seasons.The following recreation areas will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and foot traffic during...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New White County Deaths; 21 New Cases in Tri-County Area

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of 2 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 Wednesday of 21...

Angel’s Mercy Fundraiser to be held Sunday

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A new local organization aimed at helping assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault has a fundraiser planned for this Sunday. Angel’s Mercy board member Rheanna Pearce says the charity is only about 4 months old but has big plans to help victims...

Local Author Carol Cole to hold Book Signing at Carmi Public Library

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

NEUROLOGIST STARTING AT WGH

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

November 11, 2020 (Mt. Carmel, Illinois) –Wabash General Hospital’s President and CEO, Karissa Turner, is pleased to announce Dr. John Pidgeon will be joining the WGH staff later this month to offer neurology services to patients 16 and older. Mrs. Turner stated, “We are...

Carmi Light and Water and Taco Factory Closed Due to COVID-19

Thursday, November 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to COVID-19, the Carmi Light and Water Office will be closed until Monday, November 16 for cleaning. The City of Carmi regrets any inconvenience. The Taco Factory is closed as well due to several crew members exposed to Covid-19. The quarantine expires on Nov....