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HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT CEO HONORED WITH THE 4 UNDER 40 AWARD

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(McLeansboro, IL) Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Woodrow named one of the “4 Under 40” at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) annual conference.The “4 Under 40” award honors ICAHN member hospital professionals who are making a significant difference... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 53 New COVID Cases Wednesday

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Wednesday, of 53 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (25)1 female under the age of 5 1 female in her teens 2 males in their teens 2 females... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 6 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Wednesday

Thursday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 6 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… 1 female child 1 female teen 1 female in her 30’s 2 females in their 50’s 1 male in his 50’s There have been 334 lab-confirmed positive... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Should Call Legislature Back to Work: One-Man Rule is Not Democratic; Legislators Represent the People

Wednesday, November 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is requesting that the Governor use his authority to call the General Assembly back to work to address a growing number of issues that need input from the people of Illinois. How Illinois deals with the coronavirus outbreak in veterans... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Wednesday, November 25th

Wednesday, November 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Wednesday, November 25th at 6:00 PM at the White County Courthouse to consider the finalized insurance bids and make a decision on health insurance. With respect to the Circuit Court, they ask that you please wear a mask... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Announces 30 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, November 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Tuesday, of 30 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (19)1 female under the age of 5 1 female in her teens 2 males in their teens 2 females... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Announces 18 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Wednesday, November 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of 18 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday. They include… 1 female in her 20’s 1 male in his 20’s 2 females in their 30’s 1 male in his 30’s 2 females in their 40’s 3 males... Read More.

Carmi City Council Talks Mess on Main Street

Wednesday, November 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With the news Tuesday that Illinois will move back to Tier 3 on Friday, the Carmi City Council announced in partnership with the Carmi Chamber of Commerce that the planned Lighted Christmas Parade and the scheduled Tree Lighting Ceremony have both been canceled for... Read More.

Enfield Village Board Met Tuesday Night; Santa Sunday Coming Up December 13th

Wednesday, November 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Enfield Village Board met for its regular monthly meeting last night.The village is still advertising for bids on the two properties for sale at 108 Sacramento Street and 304 West Main Street.They are also getting bids on replacing the lights at the village... Read More.

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Rains Signs with Union College

Tuesday, November 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (November 16, 2020) – Southeastern Illinois College (SIC) student athlete Summer Rains (Carterville) has signed to play softball with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. Rains was a Catcher for the Falcons softball team during her tenure at SIC. “Summer worked really hard the... Read More.