Rend Lake Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Course Starts June 1

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Want to learn 10 aptitudes in 10 weeks for a future career starting this summer?The Rend Lake Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship offers anyone 16 years old and older the opportunity to learn and explore several different types of industries. The 10-week program begins June 1, and...

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin – Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Senate Republican Caucus Chair Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and House Assistant Minority Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) today introduced the People’s Independent Maps Act to allow Illinois legislative redistricting maps to be...

Pritzker Administration Thanks Physicians for Their Service in Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic on National Doctors’ Day

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) wish to thank physicians in Illinois in recognition of National Doctors’ Day for their dedication, commitment and selfless service during...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,404 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New COVID-19 Hospital admissions continue to increase preventing advancement to the Bridge Phase SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,404 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 female 70s - Cook...

Egyptian Health Department Reports Two Saline County Deaths; 5 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified, Tuesday, of two Saline County Residents who have passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the families. The Egyptian Health Department was also notified,...

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Lost to Grayville 13-5 Tuesday

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball team lost to Grayville 13 – 5 Tuesday. Carmi is scheduled to play at home on Thursday, 6 PM with Grayville. If the weather forecast stays the same, they may cancel because the forecast is calling for temps in...

SIC to Receive Largest Estate Gift in its History

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--Upwards of $5 million Earmarked for Construction and Endowments- HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 30, 2021) -- When Col. William C. Hise provided funding to create the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art along with an operational endowment, Southeastern Illinois College accepted its largest...

Carmi Police Make Multiple Arrests Over the Weekend

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

25 year old Katelyn Welch, of Carmi, was arrested by Carmi Police early Saturday morning on charges of Aggravated Domestic Battery and Criminal Damage to Property after she was involved in a Domestic Battery with 59 year old Jeffrey Sturgal and stabbed him in...

Enfield Village Board to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board will have a Special Meeting Wednesday, March 31st, at 5:00 p.m. The Board of Trustees will be meeting to discuss the IEPA Loan Ordinance.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 5 New COVID Cases March 26-27

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 5 additional positive case of COVID-19 March 26-27. 1 female in her 20’s 2 males in their 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 male in his 50’s To date:There have been 782 lab-confirmed positive cases of...