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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund

To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial relief... Read More.

Rep. Bailey: Move Illinois Forward; Reach to Heaven for Help

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – Illinois has been so focused on addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that we’ve literally heard nothing about our future, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. Bailey said the situation is such a huge challenge he’s calling for a Statewide Day of Prayer.“I... Read More.

Illinois’ Credit Rating Nearly Junk

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois’ credit rating is one ding away from junk status. Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings lowered the state’s lowest-in-the-nation credit rating to “Triple B Negative” based on their expectation that the state will have difficulty navigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects. Two other ratings... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department: No New Cases in White, Gallatin, Saline 4-16-2020

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Thursday, April 16, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. There have been 3 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saline County and 2 in... Read More.

Wayne County Resident Tests Positive for CoViD-19

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Wayne County Health Department says they were notified late this morning of a Wayne County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). This is the first laboratory confirmed positive of COVID-19 in Wayne County. The individual is currently isolating at home... Read More.

Illinois Suffers Largest Single Day of CoViD-19 Related Loss of Life to Date; White, Hamilton, Edwards, Clay 4 of Only 11 IL Counties Remaining Without Confirmed Cases

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Only 11 counties remain ,of the 102 that make up Illinois, without a reported positive CoViD-19 case. Of those, 4 are right here (White, Hamilton, Wayne, Edwards, Clay) in our region. UPDATE as of 4:18pm: Wayne County Health Department was notified late this morning of... Read More.

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Unemployment Statewide Data Shows Soaring Numbers; Local Numbers Due Next Thursday

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed over 141,000 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 11. As of March 1, the department has processed more than 650,000 initial unemployment claims, 12 times... Read More.

State Official Suggests Illinois Students Won’t Return to Classrooms this School Year

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois Deputy Governor Jesse Ruiz made a suggestion this week that it’s likely students won’t be returning to classrooms this school year. Ruiz’s comments came on Wednesday while speaking at a news conference when he said, “We’ve applied and received a federal waiver to... Read More.

Southern Illinois Legislators Announce “Southern Illinois Strong” Drive Online Fundraiser to Benefit Regional Small Businesses Harmed by COVID-19 Crisis

Thursday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MARION – As the COVID-19 crisis continues to cause economic hardship for small business owners across the State of Illinois and throughout the United States, Southern Illinois’ legislative delegation are endorsing a new “Southern Illinois Strong” t-shirt fundraising drive. State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and... Read More.

Martin Named SIC 2020 Outstanding Teacher

Thursday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (April 16, 2020) - Kim Martin, Southeastern Illinois College mathematics instructor, has been chosen by a vote of her peers as the Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2019-2020.The award’s criteria include at least three years of full-time employment;... Read More.