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Rep. Severin: Sign the Petition – Let the Fans In!

BENTON - State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) led a bipartisan coalition of legislators in requesting the loosening of restrictions on fan and audience attendance at extracurricular activities imposed by Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health as part of the administration's... Read More.

Cox Signs to Play Softball with SIC

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 5, 2021) – Lory Cox, a Marion High School Wildcat, has signed a letter of intent to play softball for Southeastern Illinois College."Lory is a very versatile player, who can play infield, outfield, and even pitch. Most importantly, she fits into our culture,... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Sets Satellite Office Hours for March 18 for Wayne, Richland, and Lawrence Counties

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that the next Satellite Office Hours will be in Lawrence, Richland, and Wayne Counties for Thursday, March 18. Thursday, March 188:00 – 10:00 AM Fairfield City Hall (109 NE 2nd Street)11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Olney City Hall -... Read More.

Carmi-White County Junior High Sports Change

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 7/8 boys basketball game at Fairfield on Monday (8th) has been cancelled.7/8 boys will now host Ciscne on Monday (8th).....5:15 pm start time

Photos with the Easter Bunny, Saturday, April 3rd

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Easter Bunny is Hopping into Carmi on Saturday, April 3 from 9-4 for photos at The Social House. The cost is $10 per child with multi person pricing available, fur babies are welcome too!! Reservations are a must and can be made by calling... Read More.

Two Princeton Men Arrested for Child Exploitation and Dealing Methamphetamine

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gibson County – Friday morning, March 5, Indiana State Police arrested Patrick Ford, 30, and Kevin Smith, 60, both from Princeton, for Child Exploitation and Dealing Methamphetamine.Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in January after receiving information Ford had suspicious photos on his... Read More.

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GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENT IS MARCH 17

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (March 5, 2021) -- Are you ready for your financial aid refund? Rend Lake College Fall 2021 grant and scholarship funds will be disbursed on Wednesday, March 17.Students expecting a refund will need to have their BankMobile accounts set up. For more... Read More.

WEEKLY COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE AT HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FAMIY CLINIC

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, Illinois) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District is now offering weekly COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the Hamilton Memorial Family Clinic located at 611 South Marshall Avenue, McLeansboro. Vaccines are available by appointment only to those eligible under the Illinois Department of Public Health Phase 1a and... Read More.

Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health confirm first Illinois case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant, which was first detected in Brazilian travelers

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case in Illinois of the COVID-19 variant called P.1. The P.1 variant was first identified in travelers from Brazil during routine airport screening in... Read More.

FOREST SERVICE TO CLOSE SNAKE ROAD FOR SPRING MIGRATION

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL. March 5, 2021— Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during this critical time of migration.The 2.5-mile-long road is closed... Read More.