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Bipartisan Group of southern Illinois state Lawmakers Declare Region Southern Illinois Strong

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

A bipartisan group of southern Illinois state lawmakers have formed a nonprofit organization to give out grants to businesses there that are struggling amid the pandemic. Southern Illinois Strong is selling T-shirts in partnership with the Southern Illinois Community Foundation and will give the... Read More.

Officials Extend Census through April 2021

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, which now has been extended until April of 2021. Sherrie Taylor, the Interim Lead of the Illinois Data Center Network for the census, said it is important to respond to the Census, especially in... Read More.

Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery Following Thursday Afternoon Fight

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 50 year old Carmi man, Timothy L. Roberts, is behind bars in the White County jail, following a report of a physical fight Thursday afternoon at the apartments located at 203 6th Street in Carmi. CPD spoke with David Whetstone about what had... Read More.

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Open Line ON DEMAND – Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, Mike visits with Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage about why it's important to pay attention to your immune health, finding healthy foods during the CoViD-19 public health crisis, whether supplements are a good option, and much more.

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

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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.

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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.

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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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Officials Extend Census through April 2021

Carmi Man Arrested for Aggravated Battery Following Thursday Afternoon Fight

Open Line ON DEMAND – Registered Dietician Kelsey Bentlage

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

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

Illinois’ Credit Rating Nearly Junk

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

Wayne County Resident Tests Positive for CoViD-19

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