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Egyptian Health Department Confirms Second Positive CoViD-19 Case in Gallatin County

Sunday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Sunday, April 12, 2020 of a Gallatin County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 40’s, is at home in isolation. This is the second confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Gallatin...

Boil Order Issued for Rural Wabash County Water District Customers Lifted

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil advisory issued by the Rural Wabash County Water District on April 2, 2020 is now lifted.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,465 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females...

Emergency Blood Drive to Be Held Wednesday in Norris City

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The American Red Cross will hold an emergency blood drive Wednesday, April 15th, from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM at NCOE High School Indian Creek Township Community Center, 113 South Division Street in Norris City. All blood types are needed.

CONSUMER ALERT Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of CARES Act Scams

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges Illinois residents to be vigilant and watch for scammers trying to take advantage of the upcoming COVID-19 federal economic stimulus payments to individuals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law March 27 and has...

Illinois State Police Director Files Emergency Rules Regarding FOID and CCL Renewals

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. These rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the renewal requirements during the effects of...

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday via Conferenece Call

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday, April 13th, at 7:00 PM via Conference Call.The agenda includes Old Business discussion of the demolition of abandoned properties, approval of the Developer’s Agreement and Conveyance of Real Estate to Michael & Moriah Pipher, Pipher Loan Agreement...

Cowling Sentenced to 15 Years in IDOC in Edwards County Court Thursday

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

58-year old Barry L. Cowling of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced on April 9, 2020 to a total of 15-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 3-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine...

SIC Encourages Sense of Community via Social Media During COVID-19 Crisis

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 23, 2020) -- Southeastern Illinois College has always prided itself on a sense of “home”. In light of the current COVID-19 crisis and studies being moved to an online format for the remainder of the semester, SIC is doing its best to...

SIC Summer and Fall 2020 Registration Underway

Thursday, April 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 3, 2020) – The faculty and staff of Southeastern Illinois College have dedicated themselves to ensure students can continue the pursuit of their higher education, despite the current conditions mandated by the COVID-19 virus. Registration for summer and fall classes begins...