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IDNR to Reopen Select Sites for Limited Activities May 1

Campgrounds, playgrounds and other amenities will remain closedSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To allow Illinois residents to engage in some outdoor activities, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will reopen select state parks, recreation areas fish and wildlife areas and trails beginning May 1. Visitors... Read More.

Statement from Congressman Shimkus

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Collinsville, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement today regarding the House vote on the Paycheck Protection and Health Care Enhancement Act:"The needs of my constituents are still great. This bill addresses some of the major concerns that I have heard... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 PM, preceded by a Public Hearing on the 2020-2021 Budget at 6:45 PM. Old business will include continued discussion about the demolition of abandoned properties, the Timber Lease, Rental property utility bills, the Downstate Small... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Continues Recreation Management

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. April 23, 2020 –, In an effort to provide mission critical and essential services despite the historic pandemic, USDA Forest Service staff are continuing to work on projects protecting forest health and improving recreation sites.Despite the virtual workforce, significant work is being done on... Read More.

Kindergarten Pre-Registration at Lincoln Attendance Center Postponed

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kindergarten pre-registration today at Lincoln Attendance Center for incoming kindergarten students has been postponed due to COVID-19 precautions. They hope to get out more information about an online pre-registration soon!

Bourland Joins the SIC Family

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tyler Bourland is grateful to join the Southeastern Illinois College marketing team as Communications and Relations Specialist. He is a Southern Illinois native and graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.As a previous student at St. Norbert College, Bourland wrote for the St. Norbert Times, covering Men’s... Read More.

CoViD-19 Update for Thursday, 4/23/20

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,826 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 123 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 80s - Champaign County: 1 male 90s - Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 male 30s, 2 females 40s, 1 male 40s, 3... Read More.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has Processed 750,000+ Unemployment Claims Since March, Has Paid Out More than $700 Million in Benefits

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 102,937 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 18 and has now processed more than 755,000 initial unemployment claims from March 1 through April 18. This... Read More.

Governor Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order Through May 30; Adds Mask Requirement

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said Thursday he is extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 30 and requiring residents to wear masks in public.“Make no mistake, Illinois has saved lives. By staying home and social distancing, we have kept our infection and death rates... Read More.

Downstate Business Owners Among Those Who Say They’ve Had It with Sheltering In Place

Thursday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

A southern Illinois lodge owner is fed up with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. Numerous businesses have been closed since the order was put in place on March 21. Tab Walker, who owns a fishing lodge near a state-run lake in Newton, said March and April... Read More.