Statement from Speaker Madigan

Thursday, May 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Wednesday:“First and foremost, we need to ensure the health and safety of members, staff and the general public is considered at all times when thinking about a return to Springfield. While... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department 5/6/2020 Update

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Wednesday, May 6, 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 5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saline County, 2 in Gallatin... Read More.

Hamilton/Wayne County Health Department Administrator Weighs In on Fairfield Restaurant’s Decision to Open

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

A Fairfield restauranteur has allegedly opened against Governor Pritzker’s orders and while the Hamilton/Wayne County Bi-County Health Department administrator acknowledges it’s happened, he says he in no way “cleared them to operate” as some have suggested.“First of all, I’m not giving anybody, or clearing... Read More.

Carmi League of Arts “New Beginnings” Virtual Art Show Results Announced

Wednesday, May 6 by Jc Tinsley

The Carmi League of Arts is proud to announce the winners of their Virtual Art Show held in April. Many great submissions came in from our community and schools which made choosing the winners very difficult. To see all the artwork submitted, visit the... Read More.

RLC Offers Short-Term Classes in June and July

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (May 6, 2020) — Earning college credit doesn’t have to take up your whole summer. Rend Lake College has short-term Personal and Professional Development courses available online in June and July.The classes cover a variety of topics and are all for college... Read More.

Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Illinois, a time to thank the thousands of foster families across the state that have opened their homes to provide a temporary safe haven to abused and neglected children who have been placed in the... Read More.

IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

PUA Portal to Launch on May 11 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19. Workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S HORIZON HEALTHCARE CARMI MEDICAL CLINIC TO BEGIN SEEING PATIENTS ON JUNE 1ST

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic will begin seeing patients on Monday, June 1st. Due to current stay-at-home recommendations we will not be hosting an open house at this time.FMH’s Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic will be open Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-5:00pm. Appointments... Read More.

Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHERN IL – Three southern Illinois Republican legislators are sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker’s ‘regional’ approach to reopening the State of Illinois’ economy. Pritzker announced his 5 phase regional plan on Tuesday.State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) had this to say:“I am glad to... Read More.

Coronavirus, a Leaky Library, Chickens and Building Permits Highlight Carmi Council Meeting Tuesday

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council is back on their regular first and third Tuesday of each month schedule, but last night’s meeting still had to be held via teleconference. In an interview exclusive with WROY/WRUL News Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Jeff Pollard said while there were... Read More.

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