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Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in January 2021

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +9,700 jobs in January, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

With Vaccine Allocations Increasing, Illinois Launches Call Center to Bridge Digital Divide and Assist with Vaccine Appointments

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine Appointment Call Center open 7 days a week at 833-621-1284 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today launched the Vaccine Appointment Call Center to assist people who do not have access to or who have difficulty navigating online services in making appointments... Read More.

State Partners with Nine Critical Access Hospitals to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Rural Communities

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Building on Partnerships with FQHCs and Safety Net Hospitals, New Phase of Program to Help Reach Rural and Underserved CommunitiesMORRIS - Building on efforts to ensure the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health... Read More.

White County 9-1-1 Board to Meet Monday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County 9-1-1 Board will meet Monday (March 15th) at 6:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse.They will discuss PSAP Modifications, the Radio System, 911 Workstation Upgrades, and dispatch desks.An Executive Session will follow

Hamilton County Board to Meet Tuesday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Board will meet in regular session Tuesday night (March 16th) at 6:00 PM. Alene Carr with Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning and Development will be present as well as a Commission requesting Support of the EDA Partnership Planning Grant onbehalf of Hamilton County... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,700 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highest 7-day vaccination average with more than 98,000 doses administered SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,700 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 55 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 male 90s - Alexander County: 1 male 70s - Bureau County:... Read More.

Carmi Rotary Club Met Thursday; Chili Feed Planned

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Randy Adams The Carmi Rotary club is getting back in to the swing of things, as they had their weekly meeting at the Methodist Church in downtown Carmi on Thursday.The main topic of discussion was the upcoming chili feed, which will be... Read More.

Local Student’s Stoneware Art Chosen for Shrode Exhibit

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) – Trenton Johnson, Norris City native, had one of his works of art selected to be in the Shrode Fine Art and Craft Competition and Exhibition at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.This annual exhibit is open... Read More.

SIC Forensic Falcons sign Harrisburg’s Ian Meshew

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 11, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons welcome Harrisburg's Ian Meshew as the newest member of the 2021-22 speech team! Standing are SIC forensics coaches John Corum and Jenny Billman.The Southeastern Illinois College speech team began in 1970 under coaches... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 2 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s To date:There have been 773 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were a positive lab-confirmed... Read More.