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STATE OF ILLINOIS AND ASCM LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TRAINING PROGRAM TO PREPARE RESIDENTS FOR JOBS FUELED BY GROWING E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program to Provide Employment Opportunities While Addressing Growing Demand for TalentCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new training program designed to prepare more residents for roles in Illinois’ growing supply chain... Read More.

Forest Closure Order for Feral Swine Operations

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. Feb. 3, 2021 – The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, is planning operations to eradicate feral swine (wild pigs) in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois... Read More.

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE AT FMH MEDICAL ARTS COMPLEX

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

On Saturday, February 6th starting at approximately 6am, the City of Fairfield will be replacing a transformer at the FMH Medical Arts Complex. While the City is completing this work, the Medical Arts Complex building will be without power. The City estimates that this... Read More.

Bailey Says He’s Considering a Run for Governor; and More from Wednesday Town Hall

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc Tinsley for TOC NewsIt was a billed as a town hall event, but it took about 26 minutes before any discussion took place Wednesday when Illinois Senator Darren Bailey descended upon Deep South, a popular restaurant in McLeansboro which isn’t... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday Night

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday, February 9th, at 7:00 PM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court, they ask that you please wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom and maintain a social distance. Once seated,... Read More.

RLC COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS NOW ENROLLING FOR TRUCK DRIVING PERMIT CLASS

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Put yourself in the driver’s seat of one of the fastest-growing industries in the world today with a number upcoming training events at Rend Lake College Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville campus.Openings are available for interested students to receive hands-on training from experienced instructors in late model... Read More.

Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives Urge JCAR to Reject New Political Activism Training Requirements for Teachers

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southern Illinois – Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are sounding off in opposition to new regulations that will require teachers to receive ongoing training and measurement in political activism via new “Culturally Responsive Teacher and Leader Standards” (CRTL) proposed by the Illinois State Board of... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 34 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). They include… Saline County (23)1 female under the age of 10 1 male in his teens 2 females in their 20’s 1 female in... Read More.

Avery Sweeney Wins Edwards County Spelling Bee Wednesday Night

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Edwards County Spelling Bee was held Wednesday evening at the Edwards County courthouse. The participants in this year’s competition were: J.D. Harrison; Avery Sweeney; Bree Peach; Alice Robb; Danika Phillips; Kami Keener; Meado Miller; and Brianna Swartzbaugh. The winner of this year’s Edwards County Spelling... Read More.

IDES Announces Progress in Implementing Continued Assistance Act

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Revisions Impacting, FPUC, PUA, PUA Overpayments, PEUC, MEUCSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced programmatic updates and changes to several unemployment programs contained within the Continued Assistance Act (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, and the progress the Department... Read More.