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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT A NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during November. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT SPECIAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PATROLS AS PART OF THE CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Wayne, White, and Hamilton Counties during November. These sTEPs are planned during daytime and nighttime hours and will allow the... Read More.

Sociology Class Offered During SIC Online Winter Session

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (October 28, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College is offering students a unique opportunity to earn 3 credits in just 4 weeks through a new online Winter Session. Introductory Sociology (SOC 121), offered December 28 - January 22, will feature opportunities for class... Read More.

Jesse White Reminds Public Extensions for License Plate Sticker Ends Nov. 1, 2020

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White encourages renewing online Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that expirations for license plate stickers are set to end Nov. 1, 2020. License plate stickers can easily be renewed online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Driver’s licenses and ID cards remain extended... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Wednesday, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline Countya female under the age of 10 2 females in their teens a male in his 20’s a male in... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports Six New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of six additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… a female in her teens a male in his teens a male in his 40’s a male in his 60’s a female in her 70’s a female... Read More.

RLC OFFERS FOOD SANITATION COURSE IN NOVEMBER

Wednesday, October 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Oct. 27, 2020) — Get all the training you will need to work in the food service industry at an upcoming course offered at Rend Lake College.RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division will offer Food Sanitation where students will learn the proper... Read More.

This Halloween, Don’t be Haunted by a DUI

Wednesday, October 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State and local police step up patrols for Halloween weekend SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies today reminded motorists that driving impaired is a scary decision that causes needless fatalities. The message is simple this Halloween:... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 23 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, October 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday of 23 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline Countya male under the age of 10 3 females in their 30’s a male in his 40’s 2 females in... Read More.

Halloween Safety Tips From the Indiana State Police

Wednesday, October 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It’s that time of year when kids are looking forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and spending time with family and friends trick-or-treating! Although everyone loves to get lots of candy and have fun, the most important thing is health and safety... Read More.