IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike Receives COVID-19 Vaccination

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Director urges people to be vaccinated when they are eligible SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination at the Cook County Health’s North Riverside Health Center in Riverside. Partnering with the Cook... Read More.

IDPH Posts COVID-19 Vaccination Data

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Averages 24,200 Vaccines Administered Daily for Past Seven Days SPRINGFIELD – Beginning today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination data on its website, with data to be updated daily and additional data to be provided... Read More.

Miller’s Statement on Calls for Impeachment

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, Congresswoman Mary Miller released the following statement to address the calls to impeach President Trump.“I join my colleagues in denouncing the violence that occurred in the Capitol last week. It was a very sad day in our nation.

Grayville City Council to Hold Special Meeting Thursday Night

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will have a Special Meeting Thursday at 6:00 PM to discuss an amendment to the zoning ordinance and a zoning permit request. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news... Read More.

Wabash Valley College Closed for MLK Jr. Day Monday

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Valley College will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no classes and all offices will be closed during this time. Small World and the Red Café will also be closed. Regular business hours will resume... Read More.

Hamilton County Reports 6 New COVID Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Tuesday of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include… 4 females in their 20’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her 90’s To date:There have been 677 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. ... Read More.

White County Housing Authority Commissioners Allege Wrongdoing at County Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc Tinsley for TOC News The White County Housing Authority serves Norris City, Crossville and Grayville with a total of 115 housing units specifically for the elderly and low income families. According to Commissioners Charles “Skip” Land and Terry Daubs, there’s wrongdoing... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday; Many Items Tabled

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Scott Mareing for TOC NewsThe McLeansboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting last night via telephone due to COVID-19 mitigations.About half of the items on their agenda were tabled until next month’s meeting for various reasons, but the Council members... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department To Begin Accepting Appointments for CoViD-19 Vaccine

Tuesday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

On Monday, January 18, 2021, Egyptian Health Department will begin to accept appointments to give COVID-19 vaccines to individuals that live or work in Saline, Gallatin and White Counties that are Phase 1B.

Road Closure Upcoming Wednesday

Tuesday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

Falcon Avenue will be closed between Taco Factory and Taylor Eye Care on Wednesday, January 13 from 8am-3pm for the purpose of replacing a manhole. Taco Factory should be accessed from Industrial Drive. Taylor Eye Care should be accessed from Commerce Street.