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Grayville City Council to Meet Tuesday

Grayville City Council will meet Tuesday. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news media. The public is invited to watch the meeting via Facebook live at https://www.facebook.com/cityofgrayville/ Click on the live... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Receives Report of Criminal Damage to Property

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a report from the White County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday May 16th at approximately 7:46 PM, Alice Duvall of Crossville reported criminal damage to her property at 703 North State Street. Duvall stated that someone had taken her mail from her mail... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY CHILD CARE

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Ferrell Hospital recently received grant funding to open a free childcare center for their employees, helping to meet the need for emergency child care. Harrisburg Medical Center employees are also able to enroll their children in this temporary service, as well.“Our employees are... Read More.

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

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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.

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 Illinois... Read More.