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Forensic Falcons are 2021 Illinois State Champions

HARRISBURG, IL (March 9, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named overall state champions in the community college division at the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association March 6, earning both first place in the team individual events category and second in the team debate category.... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested on White County Warrant Monday Morning

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

24 year old Michial L. Thomas was arrested by Carmi Police and the White County Sheriff’s Department Monday morning. Around 8:29 AM, Officers responded to a burglary in progress call at 604 Sycamore Street in Carmi. A witness advised the suspect broke a window... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,182 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,182 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 5 additional deaths.- Christian County: 1 female 70s - Cook County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 90s - Monroe County: 1 male 90Currently,... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 13 ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grants to support improvements for over 135 housing rehabilitation projects in non-metro areas SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation. Through the program, DCEO will award... Read More.

Mobile Markets – Farmers to Families

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Vernon, IL, Thursday, March 4, 2021: Mt. Vernon, IL –The Mobile Markets Farmers to Families food distribution events have been a success. In collaboration with the United Way of South Central Illinois, U of I Extension, Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon, SSM Health and... Read More.

Look Out for Motorcycles on the Highway

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Spring is all but upon us, and as warmer weather and nicer days increase, so do the number of motorcycles on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists account for approximately 14 percent of all traffic-related deaths, even though they... Read More.

BANTERRA BANK DONATES $50,000 TO FERRELL HOSPITAL; RECEIVES NAMING RIGHTS OF PUBLIC COURTYARD IN NEW HOSPITAL EXPANSION

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Marion, IL — Banterra Bank has announced a $50,000 donation to Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois to secure a naming rights agreement as part of the hospital’s new, completed 55,000-sauare-foot expansion. Banterra will have the naming rights to the new public courtyard, located next... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases March 6th-8th

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 5 additional positive cases of COVID-19 March 6th – 8th. They include… 1 male in his 20’s 2 males in their 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her 70’s To Date:There have been... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Monday, of 9 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 female under the age of 10 1 male in his teens 1 male in his 60’s 1... Read More.