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Back to Court: Rep. Bailey Wants Pritzker Held in Civil Contempt

Thursday, August 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – Governor J.B. Pritzker has continually ignored a valid court ruling that his COVID-19 Executive Orders after April 8, 2020 are null and void, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. “This isn’t about some political battle between me and the Governor, it’s about... Read More.

3 New COVID Cases in Wayne County, Two in Edwards, 1 in Hamilton, and 8 in Jefferson Along With 2 Deaths Wednesday

Thursday, August 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield... The Wayne County Health Department announced three additional cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the county’s total to 55. 19 cases were active, with one person hospitalized. Edwards County announced two additional cases Wednesday to bring its total... Read More.

10 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Reported Wednesday in Southeastern Illinois

Thursday, August 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident and a Gallatin County Resident who have both passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health... Read More.

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Six New Cases of COVID-19 in Southern Illinois Announced Tuesday

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield... The Wayne County Health Department announced one additional positive case of COVID-19 yesterday afternoon- a male in his 30s. The department says the county had 52 total cases and 17 active cases, with one person hospitalized. Edwards... Read More.

NJCAA names 33 RLC athletes, 4 teams as Academic All-Americans

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

First-Team Academic Excellence Award (4.0 GPA) Madelyn Britton — Softball Lindsey Seidel — Softball Jalynn Morgan — Women’s Basketball Grace Coleman — Women’s Golf Dawson Brown — Men’s Golf Weston Brockhouse — Baseball Michael Di Legge Kokoszka — Baseball Jase Felder — Baseball Mac... Read More.

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month “Wave Away the Waiting” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at www.LifeGoesOn.com. Nationally, people of color comprise 59 percent of the waiting list for organ transplants; however, this year... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Reminder About the Importance of Vaccinations During COVID-19

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

August is National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD – Although school will look different this year because of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), whether it’s remote learning, in the classroom, or a hybrid, kids should still receive their routine vaccinations. Vaccines help protect children from diseases like chickenpox... Read More.

Fiber Arts Show at Hise Museum Opens Aug. 18

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Aug. 4, 2020) -- The long-awaited Fiber Arts Exhibit will be opening at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College Tuesday, Aug. 18. This show will run through Friday, Dec. 4. Artists from across the region brought in quilts,... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT ALBION CANNABIS CULTIVATION PLANT

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – On Monday, August 3, 2020, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) – Zone 8 Agents were called to the Ataraxia Cultivation Plant, off Illinois Route 130 on the south end of Albion, IL to investigate a break-in and... Read More.

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Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Other Smoking/Vaping Product Possession Dominates Carmi City Council Meeting Tuesday Night

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An ordinance pertaining to possession of tobacco, tobacco products and other smoking/vaping related products for persons under the age of 21 was the main topic of Tuesday night’s Carmi City Council Meeting. The meeting was held in Carmi City Council Chambers with State Guidelines... Read More.

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Back to Court: Rep. Bailey Wants Pritzker Held in Civil Contempt

3 New COVID Cases in Wayne County, Two in Edwards, 1 in Hamilton, and 8 in Jefferson Along With 2 Deaths Wednesday

10 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Reported Wednesday in Southeastern Illinois

Six New Cases of COVID-19 in Southern Illinois Announced Tuesday

NJCAA names 33 RLC athletes, 4 teams as Academic All-Americans

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Reminder About the Importance of Vaccinations During COVID-19

Fiber Arts Show at Hise Museum Opens Aug. 18

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT ALBION CANNABIS CULTIVATION PLANT

Tobacco, Tobacco Products, and Other Smoking/Vaping Product Possession Dominates Carmi City Council Meeting Tuesday Night

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