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Public Health Officials Announce 1,713 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Public Health Officials Announce 1,713 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,713 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 30, 1 male 30, 1 male 40s, 1 male...

2020 CWCHS Virtual Graduation and Valedictorian Speeches

Friday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

Rep. Bailey Opposed Bill to Mandate Mail-In Ballots and Increase Costs Nearly $17 Million for Local Election Authorities

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL…After several hours of debate, State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) voted to oppose Senate Bill 1863 that mandates an expanded vote by mail program and unsecure curbside voting as well as would expand using more 16- and 17-year olds as election judges and...

Afternoon Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Carmi Woman Thursday

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Thursday afternoon traffic stop lead to the arrest of a Carmi woman. Around 5:30 P.M. a Carmi Police Officer observed 32 year old Robin Kingery, driving a blue Honda CRV eastbound on Oak Street in Carmi. The officer knew Kingery had a suspended...

Grayville City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grayville City Council will meet Tuesday. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news media. The public is invited to watch the meeting via Facebook live at

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Report of Criminal Damage to Property

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a report from the White County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday May 16th at approximately 7:46 PM, Alice Duvall of Crossville reported criminal damage to her property at 703 North State Street. Duvall stated that someone had taken her mail from her mail...

FERRELL HOSPITAL RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY CHILD CARE

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital recently received grant funding to open a free childcare center for their employees, helping to meet the need for emergency child care. Harrisburg Medical Center employees are also able to enroll their children in this temporary service, as well.“Our employees are...

Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 16.4% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate jumped +12.2 percentage points to 16.4 percent, while nonfarm payrolls shed -762,200 jobs in April, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact Illinois businesses and households, based on preliminary data...

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOLD REDUCED RATE LABS THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place during month of June by appointment only. There will be six convenient locations to choose from: Fairfield Memorial Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic,...

Wound Healing Center Opens at Hamilton Memorial Hospital

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County (McLeansboro) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital announced today the opening of their Wound Healing Center, an outpatient facility offering a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds.The center’s patients are examined by surgeon, Dr. Rodney Miller who is trained in wound care and evaluated for all...