Vaccine May Not Be Available Yet for All Who Qualify

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Springfield, IL) -- More people are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, but that doesn't mean they will actually get the shot. The Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday opened-up the second part of Phase 1b eligibility. That covers mostly people with underlying...

Unemployment Claims Up in Illinois Last Week

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois experienced increased initial unemployment claims last week as compared to the week before. The U.S. Department of Labor reports an additional 75,000 Illinoisans filed for first-time benefits. Another 19,100 independent contractors also filed for unemployment benefits. The state now has a total of...

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified Thursday of 4 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include… 1 female infant 1 female child 1 male child 1 female in her 30’s To date:There have been 762 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. ...

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Following a Public Hearing

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday for a Public Hearing on the City of Carmi Appropriation Budget at 5:15 p.m., in the council room of the Municipal Building, 225 East Main Street, Carmi, Illinois prior to the council meeting at 5:30 p.m. MASKS ARE...

Egyptian Health Department Reports 8 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 8 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)2 females in their 20’s 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 male in...

Open Line On Demand – Adopt a Cancer Patient – Carrie Carpenter

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Open Line On Demand – St. Louis District Dairy Council – Kelsey Bentlage 2-24-21

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Public Health Officials Announce 2,022 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,022 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 44 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 60s, 3 males 60s, 4 females 70s, 3 males 70s, 2 females 80s, 1 male...

GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CAREER TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN ILLINOIS

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Training grants now available to expand career training programs for youth at-risk for dropping out or falling behind on career preparation PEORIA, IL—Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments to the Youth Career Pathways program that will expand training for Illinois youth who...

White County SWCD Landowner Appreciation Lunch and Director Election Today

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Landowner Appreciation lunch and Director Election will be held at the fairgrounds today, February 25. Eligible attendees may vote between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. McPeak Fish Market will provide free carryout fish dinners between...