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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available in Jackson County

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available! Jackson County is partnering with the State of Illinois and Illinois National Guard to expand vaccination opportunities. Who Can Make an Appointment: Any Illinois resident who is eligible under Phase 1a or Phase 1b of the State vaccination plan, including anyone... Read More.

Carmi-White County Junior High Games Cancelled Tonight

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Both CWCJHS games tonight are cancelled: 7/8 boys basketball vs. Fairfield, home 7/8 Volleyball @ Fairfield

Illinois AFL-CIO Salutes Michael J. Madigan on Historic Legislative Career of Public Service

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today issued the following statement on the retirement of longtime Illinois House Speaker and State Representative Michael J. Madigan: “The Illinois AFL-CIO and all of organized labor in Illinois wish to sincerely... Read More.

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CWCHS Games Postponed

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The following games originally scheduled for 2/18 and 2/19 have been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6th. 10 am - CWCHS Freshman Boys vs. Hamilton Co. 11:15ish - CWCHS JV Boys vs. Hamilton Co. 12:45ish - CWCHS Varsity Boys vs. Hamilton Co. 3:15ish - CWCHS JV Girls vs. Hamilton... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Weather continues to delay federal shipments of vaccines SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths. - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 3... Read More.

Transportation Coalition: Illinois Budget Plan Reverses Progress on Capital Program

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Transportation for Illinois Coalition today issued the following statement as Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 state budget proposal. TFIC is an umbrella organization of business, labor and transportation groups was formed more than 20 years ago to effectively advocate for... Read More.

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Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on Governor Pritzker's Budget Address. "The Illinois Chamber is opposed to the massive tax increase proposed by the Governor’s budget plan under the guise of "closing corporate loopholes." We understand that the state has... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT A NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Wayne Counties during March. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during March. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available in Jackson County

Carmi-White County Junior High Games Cancelled Tonight

Illinois AFL-CIO Salutes Michael J. Madigan on Historic Legislative Career of Public Service

CWCHS Games Postponed

Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Transportation Coalition: Illinois Budget Plan Reverses Progress on Capital Program

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT A NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROL

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

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