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Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating for the Holidays to Reduce the Risk of Fire

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

15 Fire Related Deaths Reported During 2019 Holiday Season in Illinois Springfield, Ill - The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes. Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home... Read More.

Norris City Village Board to Meet Monday

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Expansion Project continues to make progress each week. Here is a brief synopsis of the work that is being completed and what is planned for next week!During the week of November 30th, the iron workers will work towards completing the bolting... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday at White County Courthouse

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will meet Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the White County Courthouse. With respect to the Circuit Court, they ask that you please wear a mask when entering the building and courtroom. Please maintain a social distance and once seated, you... Read More.

34 Southeastern Illinois Residents Test Positive for COVID-19

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified, on Thursday, of 34 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline County (18)1 female under the age of 5 1 male under the age of 10 1 male in his teens ... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 15 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday. They include… 1 male child 1 male in his teen’s 1 female in her teen’s 2 males in their 20’s 4 females in their 30’s 1 male in his 30’s ... Read More.

USDA, Partners to Recognize Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2020 – U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and nine public-private partners will announce the selection of their national 2020 Certified Crop Adviser Conservationist of the Year during a virtual live event on December 8. The winner is a... Read More.

Rural Wabash County Water District Updates Boil Advisory Wednesday

Thursday, December 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Rural Wabash County Water District has UPDATED their boil advisory that is in effect until further notice for customers south of 1400 BLVD, that are west of 850 RD. This is the area behind Sugar Creek, W/SW of Mt. Carmel. This advisory will... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES 48% REDUCTION IN DNA/BIOLOGY BACKLOG SINCE MARCH 2019

Thursday, December 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly announced today the ISP Division of Forensic Services (DFS) achieved a 48% overall reduction in Biology/DNA pending assignments, commonly known as “the DNA backlog.” On March 1, 2019, the... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT A NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

Thursday, December 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Wayne, Saline, and Gallatin Counties during December and early January. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking... Read More.