FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s weekly updates are here to help keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project to help meet the growing needs of our community.During the week of December 7th, our drywall contractor continued working on the... Read More.

Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDOT site provides continually updated info during snow-and-ice season SPRINGFIELD – With the potential for the first major storm this winter fast approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Annual Notice of Seasonal Closures

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL December 11, 2020 – As we enter the winter season the Shawnee National Forest reminds the public of the following seasonal closures that are in effect across the Forest.Seasonal road closures start the week of December 14. For a list of seasonally... Read More.

Illinois State Fair Introduces the Jumbo Pass

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mega and Jumbo Passes Available Just in Time for the Holidays SPRINGFIELD, IL- The countdown to the 2021 Illinois State Fair is formally underway with fair officials announcing the start of the holiday promotional campaign starring the Mega Pass. A new Jumbo Pass... Read More.

Illinois Lottery Grandstand Acts Announced for 2021

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce seven confirmed Illinois Lottery Grandstand acts for 2021. This is the first time the Illinois State Fair has announced and gone on-sale with grandstand acts prior to the... Read More.

Grandstand Lineup Set for the 2021 Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup is set for 2021. In addition to the ARCA and USAC races, the grandstand will play host to eight performers and will feature something for everyone. Fairgoers who... Read More.

Recurrent WVC guest speaker named Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— On Tuesday, Dec. 8, local crop adviser, and recurrent guest speaker for WVC’s ag program, Michael Wilson of Allendale, Ill. was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year award by the National Association of Conservation... Read More.

FALCONS RECRUIT A MIDWEST MENACE

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Dec. 11, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College softball team has recruited Shaye Sawicki, a third base player from Okawville, Illinois. Shaye is a member of her high school softball team, as well as the traveling softball team, the Midwest Menace.

ISP District 19 Responds to Three Traffic Crashes Over the Weekend

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to three personal injury traffic crashes over the weekend. 40 year old Christopher Smith of Shawneetown was traveling on Big Barn Road, approximately 200 feet southeast of Mouth Road, in Gallatin County, Saturday night around 8:00 PM, when he... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 59 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (32)1 female under the age of 10 5 males in their 20’s 5 females in... Read More.