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IBHE BOARD APPROVES HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGET REQUEST FOCUSED ON EQUITY

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Board of Higher Education today approved a fiscal year 2022 budget that increases funding to support its continuing efforts to help close equity gaps in higher education outcomes. The budget proposal is $2.141 billion and would reflect a 4.5 percent ($92... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… 1 male infant 1 male toddler 1 female in her teens 1 male in his 20’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 male in his 50’s To date: There... Read More.

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

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Tuesday 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 also notified on Tuesday,... Read More.

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TAMMY SCHLESINGER NAMED FMH EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital proudly announces that Tammy Schlesinger of the Nutritional Services Department has been voted the 2020 Employee of the Year by her peers. The 2020 FMH Employee of Month recipients were: January – Tammy Shamblin RN, Med/SurgFebruary – Raven Smothers RN, Surgical DepartmentMarch –... Read More.

IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike Receives COVID-19 Vaccination

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Director urges people to be vaccinated when they are eligible SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination at the Cook County Health’s North Riverside Health Center in Riverside. Partnering with the Cook County Department... Read More.

IDPH Posts COVID-19 Vaccination Data

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Averages 24,200 Vaccines Administered Daily for Past Seven Days SPRINGFIELD – Beginning today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now reporting coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination data on its website, with data to be updated daily and additional data to be provided as available. ... Read More.

Miller’s Statement on Calls for Impeachment

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, Congresswoman Mary Miller released the following statement to address the calls to impeach President Trump.“I join my colleagues in denouncing the violence that occurred in the Capitol last week. It was a very sad day in our nation.What this country desperately... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Hold Special Meeting Thursday Night

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will have a Special Meeting Thursday at 6:00 PM to discuss an amendment to the zoning ordinance and a zoning permit request. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news... Read More.

Wabash Valley College Closed for MLK Jr. Day Monday

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Valley College will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no classes and all offices will be closed during this time. Small World and the Red Café will also be closed. Regular business hours will resume... Read More.

Hamilton County Reports 6 New COVID Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Tuesday of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include… 4 females in their 20’s 1 female in her 50’s 1 female in her 90’s To date:There have been 677 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. ... Read More.