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Vaccination Opportunities UPDATED

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Due to the recommendations of the CDC and the FDA, Fairfield Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic scheduled for today (Wednesday, April 14th) from 2pm-5:30pm will now be offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations instead of Johnson and Johnson. If you would like to schedule an appointment... Read More.

UPDATED: FERRELL HOSPITAL NOT INCLUDING JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE DURING FRIDAY’S WALK-IN COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Update to the press release below, dated April 7, 2021: No appointment will be needed for the next Ferrell Hospital COVID-19 vaccine clinic, planned for Friday, April 16. The walk-in clinic will be held at College Heights Baptist Church, located at 2321... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,193 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospitalizations double from one month ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,193 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Bureau County: 1 female 70s - Cook County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 female... Read More.

Don’t Let Spring Rains Flood Your Future

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance SPRINGFIELD – As Illinoisans welcome April showers and May flowers, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies... Read More.

ICC Reminds Illinoisans: Call 8-1-1 (JULIE) before Digging

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – April is National Safe Digging Month. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding homeowners and excavators to call 811 before beginning any outdoor project that requires digging.“As you plan your home and garden digging projects this Spring, to avoid hitting any... Read More.

Another White County Board Public Hearing; Another Lively Discussion

Wednesday, April 14 by Jc Tinsley

Bipartisan support is hard to come by these days. Despite agreement between at least one lifelong Democrat and a Republican that recently served as the Risk Management Agency Director under the Trump administration, there was continued debate over solar coming to White County. Nancy... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Updates Vaccination Plans, Communicates with all Partners While J&J COVID-19 Vaccine on Hold

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois transferring 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the city of Chicago in response to J&J pause SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is developing and implementing plans to move forward with COVID-19 vaccinations in Illinois after putting a pause on administration of... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg “No Mask” Request to Governor Results In Mandate Reversal for Some Outdoor Student Sports: Over 700 Illinoisans Sign Petition to Support This Request for Students

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pleased to announce that the Governor has reversed his “mask mandate” for outdoor student athletic competitions like track and field, cross-country running, softball, baseball, tennis and bass fishing teams.“This effort by parents and families to be heard on... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Tuesday of 3 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (2)1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s White County (1)1 female in her 20’s To date, Saline... Read More.

Toria Emerson Denied Bond Reduction in Saline County Court Tuesday

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

One of the three individuals charged with Concealment of a Homicide in connection with the death of 32-year-old Chase Mitchell of Eldorado made an appearance at the Saline County court Tuesday, April 13th to petition for a bond reduction. Toria Emerson, who pled not... Read More.