Local News

Egyptian Health Department Reports 25 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, February 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 25 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Saline County (13)1 male under the age of 10 1 male in his 20’s 3 males in their 30’s 1... Read More.

White County Tax Sale

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2016 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate obtained to the public. They will offer approximately... Read More.

White County 4-H Support Committee Pork Loin Sale

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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.