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Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC March 26

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 9, 2021) -- Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Friday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in front of the Southeastern Illinois College Learning Commons/Library in building A. The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing,... Read More.

In-Person Classes Resume this Summer and Fall at Rend Lake College

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Face-to-face classroom options will return to Rend Lake College this summer and fall, as Covid-19 vaccines continue to roll out and our area's outlook improves.While some classes have had face-to-face learning experiences for their labs up to this point, this shift will now allow... Read More.

COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In an effort to reach individuals in the local communities where they reside, the Hamilton County Health Department will be holding three remote COVID vaccination clinics for all individuals in Phases 1a & 1b and Phase 1b Part 2 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021... Read More.

IDFPR Joins Multi-State Coalition of Regulators, Inviting U.S. Secretary of Education to Join Them in Protecting Student Loan Borrowers

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Urges Secretary Cardona to Reverse Specific Policies That Undermine States’ Oversight of Student Loan Servicers CHICAGO – IDFPR joined a multi-state coalition of state financial regulators congratulating Secretary Cardona on his confirmation and inviting him to partner with states in protecting student loan borrowers across the... Read More.

IEMA Highlights Flood Safety Awareness Week

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States. Flooding can cause more damage in the United States than any other weather-related event and is also one of America’s most underrated killers, causing nearly 90 fatalities per year. As part of... Read More.

Congresswoman Mary Miller to Oppose Latest Federal Gun Control Measure – H.R. 8

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Washington, D.C. – On the heels of approving massive new restrictions on law enforcement that effectively “defund the police,” the far-left leaders of the House are now pushing additional, unenforceable gun control legislation that will only hurt law abiding citizens and won’t make communities... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (5)2 females in their 30’s 1 female in her 40’s 2 females in their 60’s Gallatin County (1)1... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 female in her 70’s To date: There have been 770 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 749 people have... Read More.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Mcleansboro City Council met last night in its regular monthly session.At the beginning of the busy meeting, Mayor Dick Dietz complimented the city workers on getting the power back on, as well as the fire and police departments and everyone that helped out,... Read More.

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Illinois Taxes Highest in the Nation

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois now has the dubious honor of having the highest taxes in the United States, according to an analysis by personal finance website WalletHub, which looked at state and local taxes, income taxes, real estate taxes, sales and excise taxes, and vehicle property taxes... Read More.