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Number of Initial Claims Plateauing While Thousands of Applicants Access PUA Portal

More Than 50,000 PUA Claims Filed in First Three Days of Launch SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 72,671 new initial claims for regular unemployment benefits during the week ending May 9. The department... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Thursday, May 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers SPRINGFIELD – Building on Governor Pritzker’s efforts to expand testing capacity statewide and the administration’s commitment to timely, responsible, and transparent communication about COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today provided updated test results for its... Read More.

Ferrell Hospital To Resume Elective Procedures, Surgeries

Thursday, May 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital will begin resuming elective procedures and surgeries, as allowed this week by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This will include both inpatient and outpatient non-emergency procedures.“We know that many patients have been waiting for procedures to address issues that are... Read More.

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IEMA Encourages Residents to Stay Aware, Be Prepared as Rain Moves into the Region Mid-Week

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local offices of emergency management are encouraging residents to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared for potential flooding. The National Weather Service is forecasting a chance of rain for several days beginning mid-week... Read More.

Dental Offices Re-Open Under IDPH Guidelines: Routine Dental Care Starts This Week

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) wants residents to know that beginning on Monday, May 11, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) revised its guidelines to limit oral and dental care to emergency and urgent oral and dental care needs. IDPH recommends... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospital Assessment Program proposal could provide additional $250 million Springfield – Illinois hospitals have begun receiving $75 million in new stability payments to help fight COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced today. The funds will help hospitals continue to provide essential... Read More.

New Harmony Bridge Authority to Move Forward with Phase One Study

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Phase One of the New Harmony Bridge Authority’s study is set to move forward. That confirmed after late last week’s meetings of both the White and Posey County factions of the bi-state bridge partnership. At Thursday’s White County meeting, it was announced that 6... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

77 students throughout Southern Illinois receive scholarshipPeoples National Bank announced that 77 high school graduating seniors were awarded $38,500 to continue their secondary education. “Our commitment to the communities we serve is part of who we are, what we do and why we have... Read More.

IDOT Announces Bridge Repairs on IL 141 in White County Starting Monday

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL 141 of upcoming BRIDGE REPAIRS.Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting, there will be bridge repairs on the structure carrying IL 141 over a tributary to Cane Creek, 3.0 miles east... Read More.

IDOT Announces Lane Reduction on I-64 in White County Starting Monday

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 64 in White County of an upcoming LANE REDUCTION.Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting, work will begin on I-64 from the Wayne-White County line to 6.5 miles east. Traffic will... Read More.

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Number of Initial Claims Plateauing While Thousands of Applicants Access PUA Portal

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Ferrell Hospital To Resume Elective Procedures, Surgeries

IEMA Encourages Residents to Stay Aware, Be Prepared as Rain Moves into the Region Mid-Week

Dental Offices Re-Open Under IDPH Guidelines: Routine Dental Care Starts This Week

Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19

New Harmony Bridge Authority to Move Forward with Phase One Study

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

IDOT Announces Bridge Repairs on IL 141 in White County Starting Monday

IDOT Announces Lane Reduction on I-64 in White County Starting Monday

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