ISP District 19 Investigates Three Vehicle Crash in White County Early Tuesday

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a Three Unit Personal Injury Traffic Crash around 2:15 this (Tuesday)morning in White County. Liu Weiqi, 28, of Los Angeles, CA, Osvaldo Aamarales-Bayola, 45, of Louisville, KY, and Adam Durrence, 45, of Metter, GA, were all traveling eastbound on... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department to Offer Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinic Wednesday

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department will have a drive-thru vaccination clinic for the prioritized Phase 1b individuals Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for: Frontline essential workers and residents age 65 and over. The frontline essential workers designation includes many... Read More.

Southeastern Illinois College Re-engineers Extra-Curriculars

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 8, 2021) -- Southeastern Illinois College has implemented a multifaceted extra-curricular re-engineering plan to increase enrollment and improve finances while ultimately emphasizing local community appeal in college extra-curriculars.The college recently implemented an esports team per an extensive feasibility study. Esports teams are... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,747 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 90s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 2 males 50s, 3 males 60s, 1... Read More.

Forest Closure Area Reopen to the Public

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL., Feb. 8, 2021 — The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois... Read More.

WVC bass team signs Laindree Richardson of Benton, Ill.

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College's bass coach, Professor Todd Gill, is excited to announce the signing of Laindree Richardson for the 2022 – 2023 collegiate bass season. Richardson signed on Friday afternoon, Feb. 5. Laindree... Read More.

State of Illinois Joins PCs for People to Announce Computer Distribution Events Planned for Metro East in February

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Series to provide computers for to those in need; part of statewide call to action to address the digital divide for families in Illinois METRO EAST – The State of Illinois today joined PCs for People and officials from Cahokia, Belleville and East St.... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reported 15 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Monday, of 15 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (10)1 female in her teens 2 males in their teens 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her... Read More.

Carmi Police Make a Couple of Weekend Arrests

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Carmi man has a court date thanks to a DUI Carmi Police charged him with late Saturday night. The report filed by Carmi authorities alleges 28 year old Skylar Anderton attempted to stop at Stewart Street while traveling on Burrell and due to... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 10 New COVID Cases February 5-8

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 10 additional positive cases of COVID-19 February 5th – 8th. They include… 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 3 males in their 50’s ... Read More.