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Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11.3%, Payrolls Increase in July

Friday, August 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -3.2 percentage points to 11.3 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +93,200 jobs in July, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.

Richland County COVID-19 Patient Charged With Reckless Conduct for Leaving Home

Friday, August 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to the Richland County TB and Public Health Office, a coronavirus-positive Richland County, Illinois, resident in her 20s is being charged with reckless conduct for violating an isolation order. Richland County State's Attorney Charles B. Vaughn reportedly filed the Class A Misdemeanor case against... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Friday, August 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Each year, Ferrell Hospital Foundation awards scholarships to area seniors who plan to pursue a degree in health care. The following local seniors were awarded scholarships, and their education plans are shared below:

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Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night

Friday, August 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 PM. Old business to be discussed will include the demolition of abandoned properties, racing, sport and hobby Vehicles, natural gas pipeline license agreements, a Liquor Ordinance amendment, approval of TIF and Revolving Loan Agreements, the sale... Read More.

Only One New CoViD Positive Case in White County Reported Thursday; Three Total in Tri County

Thursday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 20, 2020, of three Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:  Saline County o a female, under the age of 10, at home and in isolation o a female, in her 40’s, at... Read More.

More than A Third of Nation Would Refuse Vaccination if Made Available; Concern over Illinois Ever Reaching Phase 5

Thursday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

story courtesy of IRN (Illinois Radio Network) Illinois’ final step out of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s multi-phased shutdown of Illinois’ economy to stave off the spread of COVID-19 is a widely distributed vaccine. New polling shows a broad swath of the population would refuse to take... Read More.

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White County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Planning Build Event for September 26th; Looking for Volunteers

Thursday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

September 21st of last year, the White County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace announced they would be officially be launching while chapter founders Theresa and Kyle Fenton were in Idaho learning how to go about doing just that. With nearly a year under... Read More.

Stover Jailed on Charges of Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of Stolen Property and Theft

Thursday, August 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

45 year old Donald E. Stover of Carmi was arrested early Wednesday morning on charges of burglary, criminal damage to property, possession of stolen property, and theft. Slay’s Carpet reported, to Carmi Police, damage to a door handle and items stolen. One of the items... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two Criminal Damage Reports Wednesday

Thursday, August 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

White County Dispatch received a call Wednesday evening from Matthew Denbow, who reported criminal damage to a building on his property at 110 Fourth Street in Crossville. Someone had spray painted the south side of the building using the same paint color that was used... Read More.

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Wayne County Reports 3 New Cases, 1 More in Edwards County, 4 in Wabash County, 8 in Marion County, 5 in Jefferson County

Thursday, August 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield, the Wayne County Health Department announced three new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the county’s total to 80. 15 of the cases were active and isolating at home. Edwards County announced one new case to reach... Read More.

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Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11.3%, Payrolls Increase in July

Richland County COVID-19 Patient Charged With Reckless Conduct for Leaving Home

FERRELL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday Night

Only One New CoViD Positive Case in White County Reported Thursday; Three Total in Tri County

More than A Third of Nation Would Refuse Vaccination if Made Available; Concern over Illinois Ever Reaching Phase 5

White County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace Planning Build Event for September 26th; Looking for Volunteers

Stover Jailed on Charges of Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of Stolen Property and Theft

White County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two Criminal Damage Reports Wednesday

Wayne County Reports 3 New Cases, 1 More in Edwards County, 4 in Wabash County, 8 in Marion County, 5 in Jefferson County

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