Norris City Boil Order Lifted
The boil order that was in effect for Norris City water customers has been lifted, as of Saturday morning.
Author: WROY/WRUL Staff
Illinois American Water Issues Mandatory Conservation Measures for Customers in Pope, Saline, Hardin and Gallatin Counties
Herod, Ill. – (Feb. 19, 2021) – Illinois American Water has issued a mandatory conservation notice to customers in Pope, Saline, Hardin and Gallatin Counties. Illinois American Water serves a portion of these areas.
Illinois American Water customers in this service area must limit all... Read More.
Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 New COVID Cases Over the Weekend
Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 2 Saline County residents and 1 White County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:
Saline County (2)
1 male in his teens
1 male in his 20’s
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To Keep Electric and Natural Gas Costs Down, the ICC Urges Customers to Follow Winter Energy Savings Tips
Springfield, IL- The Illinois Commerce Commission is continuing to monitor the power situation in Texas and other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather events and warns that increases in wholesale energy prices could have an impact on some Illinois electric and natural gas... Read More.
SIC Board Responds to Tighter Budget
HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 19, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Board braved the winter weather and met in the Heritage Room on the main campus in Harrisburg Tuesday, Feb. 16, to take aggressive, yet conservative financial management actions to ensure a solid fiscal foundation in... Read More.
Secretary of State Jesse White Calls on Drivers to Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles (aka Scott’s Law)
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is issuing an urgent reminder to motorists to adhere to the state’s Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, designed to protect law enforcement and emergency responders who are stopped on the side of roadways. White also... Read More.
Carmi-White County Sports Changes
Carmi-White County 7th/8th grade Boys Basketball that was to be played Thursday (2/18) has been rescheduled to March 3rd, in Carmi vs. Fairfield
Carmi-White County Volleyball that was to be played Thursday (2/18) has been rescheduled to February 26th at Fairfield.
The Carmi-White County 5th/6th grade... Read More.
Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption
SPRINGFIELD – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Mike Madigan’s resignation from the Illinois legislature.
“When I first ran for office, the first promise I made the people of the State of Illinois was that I would... Read More.
Public Health Officials Announce 1,966 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
Weather continues to delay federal government’s delivery of vaccine
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.
- Carroll County: – 1 female 90s
- Champaign County: 1 male 90s
- Cook County:... Read More.
HIGHER EDUCATION AGENCIES ENCOURAGED BY STEADY FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AMIDST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES
Increase in MAP and Funding for Common Application Support Increased Access, Diversity and Equity
SPRINGFIELD— Despite budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recommended several increases for programs to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in his budget address. State higher education leaders... Read More.