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Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19

Hospital Assessment Program proposal could provide additional $250 million Springfield – Illinois hospitals have begun receiving $75 million in new stability payments to help fight COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced today. The funds will help hospitals continue to provide essential... Read More.

No Memorial Day Service Due to COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County VFW Post#3851 & The Carmi American Legion Post #224 are sadden to announce that there will be no Memorial Day service this year due to the covid-19 epidemic.

McLeansboro City Council Met Tuesday Night

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mcleansboro City Council met in regular session last night by conference call due to the coronavirus.Ron Martin of Shawnee Professional Services addressed the council about the water tower project. Over 50% of the line work is done as of now. There are four invoices... Read More.

New Harmony Bridge Authority to Move Forward with Phase One Study

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Phase One of the New Harmony Bridge Authority’s study is set to move forward. That confirmed after late last week’s meetings of both the White and Posey County factions of the bi-state bridge partnership. At Thursday’s White County meeting, it was announced that 6... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

77 students throughout Southern Illinois receive scholarshipPeoples National Bank announced that 77 high school graduating seniors were awarded $38,500 to continue their secondary education. “Our commitment to the communities we serve is part of who we are, what we do and why we have... Read More.

IDOT Announces Bridge Repairs on IL 141 in White County Starting Monday

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on IL 141 of upcoming BRIDGE REPAIRS.Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting, there will be bridge repairs on the structure carrying IL 141 over a tributary to Cane Creek, 3.0 miles east... Read More.

IDOT Announces Lane Reduction on I-64 in White County Starting Monday

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorists traveling on Interstate 64 in White County of an upcoming LANE REDUCTION.Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting, work will begin on I-64 from the Wayne-White County line to 6.5 miles east. Traffic will... Read More.

Getting Illinois Back Open – The Metrics

Monday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

While many continue to air their frustrations, others are looking for answers in how to get their region of Illinois opened under the restrictions in place. To get to Phase 3 of the governor’s five-phase reopening plan, there are certain metrics a region must... Read More.

FMH RESTRICTING VISITORS AS A CAUTIONARY MEASURE

Monday, May 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Until further notice, Fairfield Memorial Hospital is restricting all visitors except those accompanying a minor.Per IDPH and CDC, person-to-person spread of COVID-19 appears to be mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced... Read More.

Corps of Engineers Extends Facility Closures at Rend Lake

Monday, May 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is extending its closure of Corps-managed campgrounds and group facilities at Rend Lake through May 31 in the interest of public safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This affects all Corps-managed reservable facilities at Rend Lake,... Read More.