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Egyptian Health Department Reports 4 Cases Saturday; Zero Cases Sunday

The Egyptian Health Department was notified Saturday of 4 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (2)1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s Gallatin County (2)1 female in her 50’s 1... Read More.

Wabash General Hospital & Foundation Work Towards Making Mammography Services More Convenient

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash General Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce their support to bring mammography in-house for Wabash General Hospital, and plans to purchase brand new state of the art mammography equipment with the latest technology and a remodel of the radiology department space. If you... Read More.

ACE program at SIC Provides for Gifted High School Students

Monday, March 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

--ACE Applications Due May 1-- HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College has launched a new program which trains top in-district high school students to apply for significant scholarships. The Accelerated College Experience (ACE) program at SIC is designed to prepare academically talented students... Read More.

LOCAL CHEERLEADING PROGRAM PREPARES TO CONQUER THE SUMMIT

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, Illinois - March 26, 2021 – Tumble Time Cheer and Fitness, a local cheerleading training facility, is proud to announce that their team has been selected to compete at one of the nation’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions, The Summit, produced by Varsity All... Read More.

IDOT, ISP remind motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart’

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As riding season shifts into top gear, safety should be first priority SPRINGFIELD — As warmer weather approaches, motorcycles are becoming a common sight. In an effort to advocate for a safe riding season, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police have joined... Read More.

Jesse White Issues Reminder Urging Residents to Conduct Business Online When Possible

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Online transactions up 75 percent over the last nine months White also extends expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards until Aug. 1, 2021 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White issued a reminder today urging the public to visit his office’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com... Read More.

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Recruitment of Gamers Underway for SIC’s New Esports Team

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College is now recruiting for a new esports team – the SIC Falcons Faction of Gamers. The new team will be a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), and will participate in tournaments hosted by... Read More.

ISP Announces Results of an OREP Patrol

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

JERRY COX FOUNDATION TRUST DONATES TO THE FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Jerry Cox Foundation Trust has made a $1,000 to the Fairfield Memorial Hospital Therapy Department. Mr. Cox made the $1,000 donation after receiving therapy at Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Therapy Department following his knee replacement surgery. Jerry said he made the donation as a gesture... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,002 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, March 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,002 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 teen, 1 male 40s, 1 female 60s, 2 females 70s, 2 males 70s, 3 females 80s,... Read More.