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Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Junior Livestock Expo to be held in September, 4-H General Project Show will proceed virtually SPRINGFIELD, IL- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker will issue an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year. The announcement of...

Norris City Boil Order Lifted as of Friday Morning

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil order that was in effect for water customers on the Norris City blacktop from Indian Creek Trail to the T-road has been lifted.

Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet Tuesday night at 6:00 PM. To access the meeting dial: 312-667-4792 when prompted enter: 550790. To reduce distracting background noise, please mute your phone when listening. Dial in numbers with distracting background noises will be disconnected by the...

IL Department on Aging: 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards – Extension

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight...

Spade Sentenced to 3 Years in IDOC in Edwards County Court Tuesday

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

20-year old Blayk E. Spade of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, 2020 to a total of 3-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 1-year of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County Case No....

Bailey Behind Bars on Burglary Charges and Warrants

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

20 year old Erika Bailey is behind bars at the White County Jail following her arrest Thursday by White County Sheriff’s authorities. According to the narrative provided, an individual called the Sheriff’s Department just before 5am Thursday and advised that Bailey had broken into...

Jesse White Launches Driver’s License/ID Card Preregistration Application

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has launched an online driver’s license and ID card preregistration application program to reduce the processing time of transactions at Driver Services facilities. It is a proactive approach that will save customers time...

President Rice Discusses SIC Core Values

Friday, June 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 11, 2020) - While the pandemic has created so many health, societal and economic challenges, we cannot help but reflect on the pain and suffering happening in our country regarding diversity, inclusion and social justice. Southeastern Illinois College promotes core values...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S HORIZON HEALTHCARE CLINICS TO OFFER SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICAL AT NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO PATIENTS

Friday, June 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hopital’s Horizon Healthcare Clinics in Fairfield, Cisne, Grayville, and Carmi will be offering school and sports physicals at no out of pocket expense to the public during the months of June, July, and August.Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Horizon Healthcare Clinics are located at:-...

SIC Students Find Opportunity in Scholarship

Friday, June 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2020) - Through contributions of patrons of Southeastern Illinois College District, the SIC Foundation awards local scholarships to students exhibiting financial need, scholastic or service achievement. Students may apply for scholarships in the Foundation Office or the Financial Aid Office.