Public Health Officials Announce 2,825 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois on-track to administer more than 1.5 million doses of vaccine by tomorrow SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,825 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 70s,... Read More.

Illinois Product Expo Goes Online for 2021

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the launch of Illinois Product Online Marketplace. This online platform provides consumers the opportunity to purchase Illinois products in place of the annual Illinois Product Expo, which was cancelled due to Covid-19. Now through March 3,... Read More.

Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller released a statement today on Honeywell’s intent to reopen the Metropolis Works plant in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.“Metropolis, Illinois is home to the sole uranium conversion plant in the United States, and this announcement is great news... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today opposed the Illinois House of Representatives Rules (“House Rules”) proposed by new Speaker Chris Welch, that will govern the 102nd General Assembly (G.A.) Session for 2021-22. These rules are available online at ilga.gov under House Resolution 72. “These rules... Read More.

Severin Says New House Rules Lack Transparency, Leave Public Out of Process

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) returned to the Illinois House floor for the first time since March 2020 on Wednesday. Lawmakers returned after a year that saw great tumult and change in Illinois government.Lawmakers were back in the State Capitol to vote... Read More.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules”

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New rules pushed through the House today by the majority party continue to shut out representatives in the minority, and the millions of constituents they represent. While as Speaker of the House, Mike Madigan repeatedly put rules in place to stifle the voices... Read More.

CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS 2/11

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi-White County Schools (Any Unit #5 students wanting meals for today should pick them up at the Junior/Senior High School back parking lot between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m.) NCOE Schools closed today and Friday Hamilton County Schools (The Daycare will remain open) Gallatin County Schools Southeastern Illinois College... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents Day

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Feb. 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. In addition, facilities that operate on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 while facilities... Read More.

Perry Sentenced to 10 Years in IDOC in White County Court Wednesday

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

30 year old Tashauna M. Perry, of Grayville, was sentenced to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, plus costs, Wednesday, in White County Court, on a class 1 felony Criminal Sexual Assault. She was also ordered to have no contact with the... Read More.

ISP District 19 Investigates Traffic Crash in Saline County Wednesday Afternoon

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Single Vehicle Personal Injury Traffic Crash Wednesday afternoon in Saline County. Cathianne M. Tucker, 46, of Rosiclare, was traveling southbound on IL Route 34, just south of Deneal Road, when she lost control of her 2007 Chevrolet Truck... Read More.