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Saline County Adds Five CoViD Positives Thursday, Two Young People in White County, One More in Hamilton County

Thursday, September 10 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 10, 2020, of seven Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her teens, at home and in isolation a male,...

Krug Jailed by Carmi Police for Aggravated Domestic Battery Wednesday Night

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Produce Giveaway This Morning at White County Senior Citizen’s Center

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

There will be a produce giveaway today at the White County Senior Citizen’s Center from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM will be for seniors (60 and older). 10:30 AM – 11:30 will be for the general public. This is...

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2020

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. A DuPage County resident in her 40s became ill in mid-August.“While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also...

SI SUPRT to Celebrate 31st National Recovery Month Throughout September

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Speakers offered for September, Recovery Month Egyptian Health Department’s Substance Use Prevention, Recovery and Treatment (SI SUPRT) Council are celebrating the nation’s 31st National Recovery Month throughout September. National Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from alcohol and other...

Commissioners Urge Utilities to Extend Moratorium on Disconnections through Winter 2021

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago, IL – Concerned with steady coronavirus infection rates and the approaching cold weather, the Illinois Commerce Commission on Friday sent a letter to large state-regulated utilities requesting an extension of the moratorium on residential customer disconnections for non-payment until March 31, 2021.The letter,...

Dad’s BBQ Applies Flexibility as Survival Tool for COVID-19

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--SIC WISBDC Assists Dad’s with Financial Relief Info and Application-- ELDORADO, Ill. (Sept. 9, 2020) -- Lori Bowen and her brother Robert Mitchell have weathered many storms since opening Dad’s BBQ in Eldorado over 30 years ago. However, their strength, motivation, and perseverance;...

McLeansboro City Council Tackles Large Agenda Tuesday Night

Thursday, September 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The McLeansboro City Council’s September 8th meeting ran for about an hour and 45 minutes as the group toiled through their 25 agenda items. Trick or Treat will go on in the city from 6p – 8p on Saturday, October 31st as it has in the...

Hamilton County Confirms Three More CoViD Positives Wednesday, Saline County Adds Five

Wednesday, September 9 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on September 9, 2020, of five Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County o a male, in his 20’s, at home and in isolation o a male, in his 20’s, case status in...

Norris City Village Board Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Norris City Village Board held its regular monthly meeting last night.The board accepted a TIF fund request from the Lion’s Club in the amount of $25,000 for their roof repair project. They had also asked for some money for kitchen repairs, but the...