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Illinois Lottery Grandstand Acts Announced for 2021

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce seven confirmed Illinois Lottery Grandstand acts for 2021. This is the first time the Illinois State Fair has announced and gone on-sale with grandstand acts prior to the new year.... Read More.

Grandstand Lineup Set for the 2021 Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup is set for 2021. In addition to the ARCA and USAC races, the grandstand will play host to eight performers and will feature something for everyone. Fairgoers who purchase grandstand... Read More.

Recurrent WVC guest speaker named Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— On Tuesday, Dec. 8, local crop adviser, and recurrent guest speaker for WVC’s ag program, Michael Wilson of Allendale, Ill. was named this year’s recipient of the Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year award by the National Association of Conservation... Read More.

FALCONS RECRUIT A MIDWEST MENACE

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Dec. 11, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College softball team has recruited Shaye Sawicki, a third base player from Okawville, Illinois. Shaye is a member of her high school softball team, as well as the traveling softball team, the Midwest Menace.

ISP District 19 Responds to Three Traffic Crashes Over the Weekend

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 responded to three personal injury traffic crashes over the weekend. 40 year old Christopher Smith of Shawneetown was traveling on Big Barn Road, approximately 200 feet southeast of Mouth Road, in Gallatin County, Saturday night around 8:00 PM, when he... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases Over the Weekend

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, over the weekend (Saturday and Sunday), of 59 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (32)1 female under the age of 10 5 males in their 20’s 5 females in... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.“Illinois Farm Bureau congratulates former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on his recent nomination... Read More.

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

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified Thursday of 5 additional positive cases of COVID-19. They include… 1 female in her teen’s 1 male in his 20’s 1 female in her 30’s 1 male in his 40’s 1 female in her 40’s To date: There have... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 White County Death; 65 New Cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Thursday of a White 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 Thursday,... Read More.

Carmi City Council to Meet Tuesday by Phone

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi City Council will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. THIS MEETING WILL BE A CALL-IN MEETING WITH DIAL IN NUMBER: (844) 855-4444, ACCESS CODE: 1392619.Council will consider, discuss and possibly approve the 2021 Carmi Library Budget, and the reappointment of Brent Hammel to the... Read More.