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Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New COVID Cases Saturday; Zero Cases Sunday

Monday, March 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Saturday, of 2 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (2) 1 female under the age of 10 1 female in her 30’s Egyptian Health Department is happy to announce that... Read More.

Missing Harrisburg Teen Found Deceased Sunday

Monday, March 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

UPDATED 9:03am 3/15/21 On March 14, 2021, the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 was requested by the Harrisburg Police Department to investigate the disappearance of a female. During the investigation, information obtained by the ISP DCI -Zone 8 agents... Read More.

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Team Loses Double-Header with Harrisburg Sunday

Monday, March 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Game 1 Carmi 0 Harrisburg 19 LP: Noah Sweeny Game 2 Carmi 1 Harrisburg 11 LP: Will Ledford Carmi 1-5 Next game at Fairfield Sunday, March 21 DH

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3D Mammography Mobile Event in Fairfield on March 20th

Monday, March 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will have their Mobile Mammography at Fairfield Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 20th, with appointments beginning at 8:00a.m. No physician order needed for those who are over the age of 40. It must have been at least one year since your... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 7 New COVID Cases Friday

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified Friday 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 Friday... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,763 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Approximately 54% of those 65 years and older vaccinated in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,763 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 39 additional deaths. - Adams County: 1 male 80s - Cass County: 1 male 80s - Clark... Read More.

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Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in January 2021

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.7 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +9,700 jobs in January, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and... Read More.

With Vaccine Allocations Increasing, Illinois Launches Call Center to Bridge Digital Divide and Assist with Vaccine Appointments

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine Appointment Call Center open 7 days a week at 833-621-1284 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today launched the Vaccine Appointment Call Center to assist people who do not have access to or who have difficulty navigating online services in making appointments... Read More.

State Partners with Nine Critical Access Hospitals to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Rural Communities

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Building on Partnerships with FQHCs and Safety Net Hospitals, New Phase of Program to Help Reach Rural and Underserved Communities MORRIS - Building on efforts to ensure the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health... Read More.

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White County 9-1-1 Board to Meet Monday

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County 9-1-1 Board will meet Monday (March 15th) at 6:00 p.m. at the White County Courthouse. They will discuss PSAP Modifications, the Radio System, 911 Workstation Upgrades, and dispatch desks. An Executive Session will follow

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Egyptian Health Department Reports 2 New COVID Cases Saturday; Zero Cases Sunday

Missing Harrisburg Teen Found Deceased Sunday

Carmi American Legion Post 224 Baseball Team Loses Double-Header with Harrisburg Sunday

3D Mammography Mobile Event in Fairfield on March 20th

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 7 New COVID Cases Friday

Public Health Officials Announce 1,763 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in January 2021

With Vaccine Allocations Increasing, Illinois Launches Call Center to Bridge Digital Divide and Assist with Vaccine Appointments

State Partners with Nine Critical Access Hospitals to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Rural Communities

White County 9-1-1 Board to Meet Monday

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