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Public Health Officials Announce 2,838 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 1.5 million doses of vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 102 additional deaths.- Clay County: 1 female 80s - Clinton County: 1 female 80s - Coles County:... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLISH FIRST REPORT FROM NEWLY FORMED MOVE OVER TASK FORCE

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Report Highlights Proposals to Improve Safety of Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Motorists The Move Over Task Force, formed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in 2019, today delivered a report detailing their study of the causes of Move Over crashes and violations... Read More.

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Illinois

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continued mask wearing and vaccination are essential SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in... Read More.

State Representative Dave Severin Appointed as Republican Spokesperson to Three Key House Committees

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that he’s been appointed to serve as the House Republican Spokesperson for three Illinois House Committees. Severin, a Benton native, and 117th district State Representative serving in his third term, says his experience in... Read More.

Republic to Pick Up Trash in Carmi Today and Saturday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Republic Trash Services has informed the City of Carmi they will continue picking up trash today and Saturday. If your regular trash pick-up has been delayed this week due to the weather, please leave your trash out. It should be picked up no later... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (4)2 males in their 1 female in her 20’s 1 female in her 70’s Gallatin County (2)1 male... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Health Committee Hearing

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following the Senate Health Committee’s Feb. 11th subject matter hearing on COVID-19 vaccinations… “While I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on this committee, our first meeting was very disappointing. Our state’s vaccination program is an... Read More.

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

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Thursday. 1 male in his 30’s To date:There have been 745 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 718 people have... Read More.

Jesse White Awards over $1 million in CARES Act Grant Funding

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding $1,142,645 in CARES Act funding to 292 Illinois libraries, school districts and library systems. CARES Act funding was provided to the Illinois State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, February 16th at 5:30 p.m., in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Following approval of the January 2021 Financial Reports for the City of Carmi and Light & Water Departments and the authorization of February 2021 vendor... Read More.