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Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11 Percent, Payrolls Increase in August

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.5 percentage points to 11.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +66,000 jobs in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO MULTIPLE MOVE OVER (SCOTT’S) LAW CRASHES IN LESS THAN A 12-HOUR PERIOD

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers responded to two separate Move Over (Scott’s Law) crashes in less than a 12-hour period. The first incident occurred on Sept. 16, 2020 at approximately 1:24 p.m. It involved an ISP squad car and multiple vehicles....

Electronics Recycling and Disposal

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The electronics recycling returns Saturday September 19, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon or until the truck is full. We ask that if...

“THREE PORTALS” SCULPTURE BY ADDINGTON NOW ADORNS SIC CAMPUS

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2020) -- Artist, Aldon Addington of Carbondale recently donated a sculpture to The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College. The 16-foot tall, welded stainless steel sculpture titled “Three Portals” now stands centered in front of...

Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

2018 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous profession in America with 574 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and...

Carmi Rifle Club to Sponsor Annual NRA Day!

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saturday, Oct. 17th, the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting Brownell’s NRA Day which will be open to men, women, and youths (ages 9 yrs. old and up). The Carmi club is proud to continue southern Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership and...

Woodsy Owl’s Route to Reading

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jonesboro, IL—September 10, 2020— In honor of Woodsy Owl’s 49th Birthday the Shawnee National Forest will host a self-guided Story Book Trail, Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20 at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds, Jonesboro, IL. Start at the kiosk near the parking...

Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds College Students Keep Fire Safety a Top Priority

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- Many college students have returned to campuses across the state as COVID-19 prevention and safety remain a top priority. This school year and the protocols for returning to class may look different, but fire safety is still the same and just as...

TAYLA LYNN HEADLINES WABASH ROOTS’N’QUE

Tuesday, September 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

STATE OF ILLINOIS UDPATES SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR RESTAURANTS AND BAR ESTABLISHMENTS TO PROTECT PATRONS AND WORKERS FROM COVID-19

Wednesday, August 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

To further prevent spread, face coverings use will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workersCHICAGO—The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. ...