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WVC Announces Academic Honor Lists for Fall 2020

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is pleased to announce its academic honor lists for the Fall 2020 semester. Three lists have been established by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges to indicate students who have achieved academic excellence. They are the Chancellor’s Academic Honors List, the... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Egyptian Health Department was notified on Thursday, of 33 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (18)1 female in her teens 2 males in their teens 1 female in her 30’s 2 males in... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Thursday of 5 additional positive cases of COVID-19. The individuals include… 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 male in his 50’s To date:There... Read More.

Grayville City Council Discusses Pet Cremation Facility Thursday Night

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council met in special session Thursday night, all commissioners and the Mayor were present. On the agenda was an Amendment to Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Permit Request for the R2 District, seeking approval of installation of a Pet Cremation Facility to be... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday Evening

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday, January 19th, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street. Council will discuss, consider, and possibly approve the Symetra Stop Loss Insurance for plan period February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022. There will also be... Read More.

The ‘New Normal’ Should not be a Departure from the Old ‘Normal’ By State Representative Adam Niemerg

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Last year about this same time, I began in earnest to campaign to be the State Representative for the 109th District. This time last year, I was either going to an event or walking door to door to meet with potential voters.There was a lot... Read More.

Open Line On Demand – STL Dairy Council – Kelsey Bentlage 1-14-21

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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Representative Patrick Windhorst Speaks Out Against Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois House Democrats passed a massive criminal justice overhaul bill in the waning moments of the 101st General Assembly Wednesday. Amendment 2 to House Bill 3653 passed by a slim margin of 60-50 votes after only being compiled in the middle of the night.The... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

384,658 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 5,862 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 97 additional deaths.- Bond County: 1 female 90s - Boone County: 1 male 50s - Christian... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library Joins with State Board of Education for Art Contest

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois children can showcase their artistic talents and consider the importance of art in our lives, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education.The theme of the contest... Read More.