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Egyptian Health Department Public Administrator Jamie Byrd gives frank Update on CoViD-19 with WROY/WRUL News

Friday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

From Egyptian Health Department... As of 4:00PM today, Friday, April 3, 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. Saline County is currently the only county in our service... Read More.

State of Illinois Sees Revenues Increase for March; Gun Sales Up; Libertarians and Green Party Suing to Get on November Ballot

Friday, April 3 by Jc Tinsley

MARCH TAXES Even as part of the month the state was under a stay-at-home order imposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the state still saw revenues increase by $174 million. The state’s non-partisan government forecasting group says that it may be surprising given the economic conditions,... Read More.

Shimkus Moving His Art Competition Online

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has adjusted the submission guidelines for his 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Entries for the contest, which is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District of Illinois, are still due by May 4.... Read More.

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Corps of Engineers Extends Facility Closures at Rend Lake

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake – Due to the shelter-in-place order in effect in Illinois and in an effort to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff members, the Rend Lake Project Office and Visitor Center, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps of Engineers) campgrounds... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Expanding Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Additional funding to provide support to Illinoisans amidst ongoing public health crisis CHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced it is launching a $1.2 million plan to increase the capacity of its current statewide network of services for domestic violence and... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Third Month Sales Totals for Adult Use Cannabis

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated nearly $36 million in sales in March CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced preliminary numbers show statewide adult-use cannabis sales in March totaled $35,902,543.22. Dispensaries across the state sold 812,203 items over the 31-day... Read More.

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DCEO Releases New Guidance About the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant Program

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCEO released new guidance overnight about the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant Program. First, an established business that has come under new ownership in the last three years is eligible to apply, assuming you can provide the financial information for previous years. Second, in the new... Read More.

Walmart Takes Steps to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Walmart Region 43 COVID-19 Health & Safety Clean New operating hours allow stores to be closed 10.5 hours for deep cleaning Increased usage & programmed hours of auto C (automated scrubber/cleaner) Associates utilizing spraying & wiping down carts with sanitizer before & after opening &... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department April 2nd Update – Still Just One Case in Tri-County Area

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Thursday, April 2, 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. Saline County is currently the only county in our service area with 1... Read More.

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Covid-19 Update from Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

To reduce the risk of exposure, Wabash General Hospital has chosen to follow the recommendations and practice of other area hospitals to postponed elective surgeries through April 10, 2020. We plan to re-evaluate this on a weekly basis. We appreciate your patience. Your safety... Read More.

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Egyptian Health Department Public Administrator Jamie Byrd gives frank Update on CoViD-19 with WROY/WRUL News

State of Illinois Sees Revenues Increase for March; Gun Sales Up; Libertarians and Green Party Suing to Get on November Ballot

Shimkus Moving His Art Competition Online

Corps of Engineers Extends Facility Closures at Rend Lake

Pritzker Administration Expanding Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors

Pritzker Administration Announces Third Month Sales Totals for Adult Use Cannabis

DCEO Releases New Guidance About the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant Program

Walmart Takes Steps to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Egyptian Health Department April 2nd Update – Still Just One Case in Tri-County Area

Covid-19 Update from Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel

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