Public Health Officials Announce 2,190 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

7-day average for vaccination is more than 101,000 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,190 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.- Cook County: 2 females 60s, 2 females 80s, 3 females...

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in February 2021

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.4 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +21,100 jobs in February, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and...

Forensic Falcons Win Again, Taking Top Honors at Regionals

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons earned gold medal honors in debate, individual events, and overall sweepstakes last weekend at the Phi Rho Pi Regional IV Tournament. The Falcons also brought home several individual gold medals. This win comes...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 4 Saline County COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was also notified Thursday of...

Blood Donation Opportunities April 1-15, 2021

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Help the Red Cross refuel the blood supply Race to give blood for a chance to win a trip for four to the 2022 Indianapolis 500® (March 25, 2021) — The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types,...

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – Legislation Dealing with Disabled Police Officers Given Committee Approval

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Under the Downstate Police Article of the Pension Code, there is a provision that stipulates that in the case of an emergency, a disabled police officer, regardless of age, may be assigned to duty without right to compensation as so directed by the chief...

Rice Motors Celebrates 90 Years Serving the Tri State

Friday, March 26 by Jc Tinsley

47,332,800 minutes. That’s 90 years Rice Motors has been serving the Tri-State. It all began a few years prior to March 26, 1931 however when Scott and Todd Rice’s grandfather, Clarence dipped his toe in the car sales water. The eldest Rice found himself quite...

Sen. Bailey Pushes for Tax Credit for Families Paying for Long Term Care

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Long-term care expenses can be incredibly expensive for patients and their family members. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation aimed at offering some financial help for those who have to cover the costs. "Times are tough for families across the state. If...

ISP District 19 Responds to Traffic Crash in Wayne County Thursday Morning

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to a personal injury traffic crash this (Thursday) morning around 7:20 a.m. in Wayne County. 62 year old, John Peery, of Louisville, KY, was traveling east on Interstate 64, approximately ¼ mile west of milepost 107 in Wayne...