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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.

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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.

Egyptian Health Department (White, Gallatin, Saline) CoViD-19 Update 4-15-2020

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Representative Darren Bailey Talks with IDES; Continues to Jab State Leaders

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Representative Darren Bailey says he spoke with Illinois Department of Employment Security officials through a conference call recently and is offering some advice to folks who may still be having trouble with the system. Specifically, he says there have been a lot of questions from... Read More.

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SIC: Remote Learning to Continue Over Summer; Commencement Ceremony Postponed

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College announced Wednesday it will convert its 2020 summer session to remote learning. "Southeastern takes the safety and security of our students and staff seriously just as we do their educational experience," said President Dr. Jonah Rice. "Our decision to transition remotely for... Read More.

Looking for a Silver Lining…Chances are You’re Getting Fewer Robocalls

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

Business closures and government stay-at-home orders have taken their toll on the American economy, but they have offered a silver-lining to some in Illinois: Fewer robocalls. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus that’s killed hundreds in Illinois alone, state and local governments... Read More.

Blood Drive Scheduled for Today Cancelled Due to Staff Members with Elevated Temperatures

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

The planned American Red Cross Blood Drive that was scheduled to happen Wednesday afternoon at the Indian Creek Community Center had to be cancelled. Organizer Kimberly Fuqua says she received notice from the American Red Cross District Manager that three of their staff members... Read More.

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IDOT Closing Portion of Route 142

Wednesday, April 15 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation would like to alert motorist traveling on Illinois Route 142 between McLeansboro and Dahlgren in Hamilton County of an upcoming ROAD CLOSURE. Beginning Friday, April 17, 2020 at 6:00 P.M., Illinois 142 will be closed between Third Street in Delafield... Read More.

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