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Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton County Health Departments Announce New Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

The Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, and Hamilton County Health Departments announced new cases of COVID-19 yesterday. Wayne, Edwards, and Wabash counties each announced one new case to bring their totals to 34, 13, and 27, respectively. Hamilton County announced two cases, bringing its total to... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL INCREASING HOURS FOR RESPIRATORY TENT SERVICES

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Due to increasing patient and testing volumes, the respiratory tent hours at Ferrell Hospital will increase, effective today, to 8 AM – 7 PM, Monday through Friday. Weekend hours will remain the same: Saturdays from 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sundays from... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library offers Back-to-School (Virtual) Bash

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Educational activities help children prepare for schoolSPRINGFIELD – It’s time for children and families alike to start thinking about going back to school, whether online or in person. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will do its part to help by offering a... Read More.

Farm Bureau Members Invited to Appreciation Drive-Thru Dinner

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to the annual Member Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, August 20. This year’s event will be a “drive-thru” dinner.A pork chop dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church... Read More.

Rep. Severin to Host August Blood Drive

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION - State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) will host a blood drive at his office located at 600 Halfway Road on Monday, August 10 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.The blood drive will take place in the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Donor Bus... Read More.

A Statement from the Illinois Department of Agriculture Regarding the Mailing of Unsolicited Seeds:

Wednesday, July 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The mystery seeds that have been showing up in the mail from China and other countries are now being seen in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released a statement Tuesday asking anyone who receives seeds they didn't order to contact them. People are... Read More.

Wayne County And Edwards County Health Departments Announce One Additional Positive Case Each of COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, July 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield,The Wayne County Health Department announced one additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon- a female in her 60s. It also announced a male in his 20s tested positive Tuesday morning, bringing its total to 33 cases.... Read More.

Carmi White County Unit #5 School Registration Information

Wednesday, July 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

McLeansboro Police Make a Couple of Warrant and Drug Arrests

Tuesday, July 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 46 year old McLeansboro man, Patrick Bishop was arrested on a McLeansboro Police Sunday around 8:20 PM. A McLeansboro Police Officer observed walking at the intersection of Randolph St and Locust Street and knew he had an active Hamilton County Warrant for Probation... Read More.

Rep. Severin’s Summer Reading Club for 1st through 5th Graders Kicks Off Today

Tuesday, July 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that his 2020 Summer Reading program has begun. Rep. Severin says this year’s summer reading program, like almost everything else, is a little different than previous years.“This year, students were not in school when... Read More.