Wayne County Resident Tests Positive for CoViD-19

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Wayne County Health Department says they were notified late this morning of a Wayne County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Wayne County. The individual is currently isolating at home... Read More.

Illinois Suffers Largest Single Day of CoViD-19 Related Loss of Life to Date; White, Hamilton, Edwards, Clay 4 of Only 11 IL Counties Remaining Without Confirmed Cases

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Only 11 counties remain ,of the 102 that make up Illinois, without a reported positive CoViD-19 case. Of those, 4 are right here (White, Hamilton, Wayne, Edwards, Clay) in our region. UPDATE as of 4:18pm: Wayne County Health Department was notified late this morning... Read More.

Unemployment Statewide Data Shows Soaring Numbers; Local Numbers Due Next Thursday

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed over 141,000 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 11. As of March 1, the department has processed more than 650,000 initial unemployment claims, 12... Read More.

State Official Suggests Illinois Students Won’t Return to Classrooms this School Year

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Deputy Governor Jesse Ruiz made a suggestion this week that it’s likely students won’t be returning to classrooms this school year. Ruiz’s comments came on Wednesday while speaking at a news conference when he said, “We’ve applied and received a federal waiver to... Read More.

Southern Illinois Legislators Announce “Southern Illinois Strong” Drive Online Fundraiser to Benefit Regional Small Businesses Harmed by COVID-19 Crisis

Thursday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to cause economic hardship for small business owners across the State of Illinois and throughout the United States, Southern Illinois’ legislative delegation are endorsing a new “Southern... Read More.

Martin Named SIC 2020 Outstanding Teacher

Thursday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 16, 2020) - Kim Martin, Southeastern Illinois College mathematics instructor, has been chosen by a vote of her peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year for... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department (White, Gallatin, Saline) CoViD-19 Update 4-15-2020

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. There have been 3 confirmed COVID-19... Read More.

Representative Darren Bailey Talks with IDES; Continues to Jab State Leaders

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Darren Bailey says he spoke with Illinois Department of Employment Security officials through a conference call recently and is offering some advice to folks who may still be having trouble with the system.Specifically, he says there have been a lot of questions from... Read More.

SIC: Remote Learning to Continue Over Summer; Commencement Ceremony Postponed

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College announced Wednesday it will convert its 2020 summer session to remote learning. "Southeastern takes the safety and security of our students and staff seriously just as we do their educational experience," said President Dr. Jonah Rice. "Our decision... Read More.

Looking for a Silver Lining…Chances are You’re Getting Fewer Robocalls

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Business closures and government stay-at-home orders have taken their toll on the American economy, but they have offered a silver-lining to some in Illinois: Fewer robocalls.To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus that’s killed hundreds in Illinois alone, state and local governments... Read More.