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Public Health Officials Announce 4,156 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Third straight day of record high number of vaccines administered with more than 58,000 doses administered in 24 hours SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 71 additional deaths.... Read More.

1099-G Forms Available for Recipients of Unemployment Insurance Benefits in 2020

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Claimants to Begin Receiving Forms at the End of January for Tax Filing Purposes SPRINGFIELD – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2020, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits... Read More.

Applications Available for the Governor’s Hometown Awards

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Recognition program applications due February 19th SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life.... Read More.

Illiana Farm Family of the Year Winner Annouced

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illiana Farm Family of the Year winner has been announced. Brian, Sara, Derek, and Bethany Keasling of located in Bicknell, IN

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 23 New COVID-19 Cases Friday

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Friday of 23... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital weekly updates are used to keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project.During the week of January 25th, the mechanical and electrical contractors are working on the in wall and above ceiling portions of their... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemerg – State Needs to do Much Better Job on Vaccine Roll-Out. Currently 47th out of 50 in the Country.

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said about 21.7 million people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, and that about 4.3 million people have been fully vaccinated. The federal government said Thursday that it had... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 225 East Main Street in Carmi. They will consider, discuss and possibly approve a Pay Request from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission in the... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 4,191 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,191 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 103 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s - Boone County: 1 male 70s - Clinton County: 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 1 female 90s - Coles... Read More.

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Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down

Friday, January 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s December jobs report shows unemployment rates are up 4% from last year. Locally unemployment rates increased only slightly, White County’s unemployment rate increased .5% (from 3.8% to 4.3%), Hamilton County had an increase of .6% (from 3.2% to... Read More.