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Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 16.4% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate jumped +12.2 percentage points to 16.4 percent, while nonfarm payrolls shed -762,200 jobs in April, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact Illinois businesses and households, based on preliminary data... Read More.

IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Initial Claims Continuing to Slow as Department Prepares for PUA to Go Live SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 74,476 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending May 2, and with... Read More.

Hamilton Memorial Offers Virtual Clinic Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro) - Virtual healthcare from the comfort of your home is now available with Hamilton Memorial Hospital clinic providers. Hamilton Memorial Virtual Clinic is a telemedicine option for established patients to video conference with their provider about their healthcare needs, all from the comfort of their own home.... Read More.

Checking In with Restaurant Owners in the Area Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

It’s been a full week since restaurants and bars were forced to shutter their dining rooms. They’ve still been allowed to operate; many have had to make alterations in order to continue to do so, and some with mixed results. We checked in a... Read More.

HMHD Welcomes Fabric Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital is welcoming fabric masks from the community as they prepare for COVID-19. Orders for standard/disposable masks are on long back orders, due to both demand and supply chain issues. Other hospitals across the country are reporting the same supply concerns.According to the... Read More.

Carmi Public Library Limiting Hours of Operation in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

Tuesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi Public Library decided at an emergency disaster meeting to limit the hours of the the library March 17-March 21 2020. The hours of 10:00--1:30 will be observed on those days with the library being closed Saturday March 22. We are sorry for... Read More.

Walmart Changes Hours of Operation Temporarily Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Monday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effective as of Sunday, March 15th, Walmart's temporary hours of operation are 6am - 11pm daily. This will help ensure associates can clean and stock products. Stores operating under more reduced hours will keep current hours of opertion. More info:

Area Individuals Willing to Help Others During Coronavirus Pandemic

Monday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Several local and area individuals are willing to help anyone in need during this coronavirus pandemic. You may reach out to them on facebook.Carmi-Mallory Newingham HeadleeKacie HughesSammie SaulsCarrie CarpenterRobin Marler HaughtKim Litton Crossville -Claudie Parson Norris City/Carmi -Julia Paige McKenzieAlicia Sturgal (NC) Norris City (Mon/Tues) -Amanda Farris Enfield... Read More.