SWCD Fish Delivery

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County SWCD Directors and staff have reinstated a Spring fish sale for pond stocking, with delivery scheduled for 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 31 at the USDA Service Center parking lot. Several type of fish are available, including channel catfish, hybrid bluegill, largemouth bass,... Read More.

Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources – S.T.A.R.

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

S.T.A.R. is an exciting initiative developed by farmers and soil and water conservation professionals that offers farm operators and landowners a simple, free, and confidential tool to evaluate their conservation land management practices. The goal of S.T.A.R. is to encourage the continued adoption of... Read More.

Next CNA Class at RLC Starts on March 15

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The next chance to start the tuition-free Basic Nurse Assistant course (CNA) is coming up March 15 at Rend Lake College.This course is great for entering the workforce and vital to enter RLC's Associate Degree Nursing program that prepares you to become a registered... Read More.

Dual Credit Enters in 20th Year at RLC, Saving Millions for Local Students

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Local students and families have saved more than $17,000,000 by using Rend Lake College’s dual credit program. Now in its 20th year at RLC, more than 50,000 dual credit classes have been taken as the program continues to be an amazing opportunity to simultaneously earn credits for... Read More.

SIC OFFERS NEW SCHOLARSHIP TO AGES 25+

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 22, 2021) – For those aged 25 and older who may have started classes but never finished their degree due to finances or other life circumstances, Southeastern Illinois College is creating a Fresh Start Scholarship.The requirements are that applicants... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County Death Saturday; 39 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Saturday of a White County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified over the weekend... Read More.

FMH Taking Mobile Digital Mammography Truck to Horizon Healthcare Grayville Clinic Saturday, January 30th

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be taking their Digital Mammography Truck to Horizon Healthcare Grayville Clinic for a Mobile Mammography Event on Saturday, January 30th, with appointments starting at 8:00 a.m. Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Digital Mammography Truck will be set up at the Horizon Healthcare Grayville... Read More.

Delivering on Key Equity Goal, Pritzker Administration Awards $31.5 Million in First Ever Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Grants to Organizations Across the State

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Historic R3 program awards grants to organizations in communities hit hardest by gun violence, unemployment, and criminal justice system overuseCHICAGO— Using revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 80 grants totaling $31.5 million to organizations... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 4,979 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Region 4 on track to move to Tier 2SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,979 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 123 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 90s -... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Museum to welcome visitors again on Monday

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Safety of guests will continue to be top prioritySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum will begin welcoming visitors again on Monday, Jan. 25, with clear, simple safety protocols to protect all guests.Visitors will need to schedule... Read More.