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Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – Low-to-moderate income families and older Illinoisans needing assistance filing their 2020 individual income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State of Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and AARP Tax-Aide programs are providing free basic income tax... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,577 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois to receive 83,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, with vast majority being sent to mass vaccination sites SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,577 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 47 additional... Read More.

D19 February Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of February. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 807 incidents during the month. Enforcement... Read More.

Schiff Named March 2021 Veteran of the Month

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jesse Schiff of Christopher has been named the March 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.Schiff served in the US Marine Corps from 2007 to 2013. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average and was named to the President’s List for the... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Encourages Nominations for ISBE “Teacher of the Year” and Awards for “Those Who Excel”;

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is encouraging people to nominate their favorite teacher to be honored as the Illinois Teacher of the Year for 2022. Sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education(ISBE)Nominations are due by April 23 and completed applications by May 21.... Read More.

ICC New Report Shows Steady Growth of Diverse Spend by Illinois’ ‘Big 5’ Public Utilities

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The first annual report issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Office of Diversity and Community Affairs finds that diverse spending by the state’s largest investor-owned utilities has steadily grown from an average of 15% to nearly 33% percent of all procurement... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Tuesday of 5 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)1 male under the age of 10 1 female in her teens 1 male in his teens 1 female in... Read More.

SIC MIG Team Capps off Record Breaking Season with 12th State Championship

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 2, 2021) -- Southeastern Illinois College’s Model Illinois Government (MIG) team was named Outstanding Large Delegation at the recent legislative competition—the highest honor bestowed on a delegation of 10 or higher. MIG is a legislative simulation and moot court with students filling roles as legislator,... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Tuesday

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 male in his 60’s To date:There have been 764 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away 741 people have recovered ... Read More.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent... Read More.