FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOLD REDUCED RATE LABS THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place during month of June by appointment only. There will be six convenient locations to choose from: Fairfield Memorial Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic,... Read More.

Wound Healing Center Opens at Hamilton Memorial Hospital

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County (McLeansboro) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital announced today the opening of their Wound Healing Center, an outpatient facility offering a comprehensive approach for patients with non-healing wounds.The center’s patients are examined by surgeon, Dr. Rodney Miller who is trained in wound care and evaluated for all... Read More.

Rend Lake Accepting Bids for Gate Attendant

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing the opportunity for persons to bid on the contract to perform gate attendant services, in the Rend Lake campgrounds, during the 2020 recreation season.Rend Lake will be awarding contracts for two positions. Both... Read More.

Memorial Day Memories

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Medal of Honor recipient says his decoration belongs to those who never made it homeBy Dr. Mark DePueIt was February 23, 1945, when Corporal Hershel “Woody” Williams of the 3rd Marine Division earned an honored place in Marine Corps history. His unit was fighting... Read More.

Righter: Administration Withdraws Controversial Proposal to Criminalize Business Owners

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, ILL—On May 20, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced he is withdrawing his emergency rules criminalizing business owners with a Class A misdemeanor for violating ongoing executive orders. State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement on his actions: “Thank you to the citizens across the... Read More.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Introduce Responsible Reopening and Rehiring Legislation with Sponsor Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is introducing a measure, Senate Bill 3993, to expedite the reopening of business in Illinois in the safest, most equitable way possible. The legislation, sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), directs the... Read More.

Illinois Students Advance to National Finals in Cybersecurity Challenge

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Testament to State’s Commitment to Advancing STEAM ProgramsSpringfield, IL - Girls across Illinois, despite the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have persevered in their cybersecurity learning through the Girls Go CyberStart (GGCS) program. Out of the 385 girls from Illinois that... Read More.

Shimkus’ Art Contest Winner Influenced by Coronavirus

Thursday, May 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARYVILLE, Illinois – Reflecting the trying times we are enduring, an oil painting titled "War Paints" by Red Hill High School's Lydia Higgins has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Congressional Art Competition for the 15th District of Illinois, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15)... Read More.