State News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Is Revolutionizing The Way They Operate

Wednesday, July 5 by WROY-WRUL News

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of the da Vinci Xi® surgical system by Intuitive, designed with the goal of further advancing technology used in minimally invasive care. The system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and enables...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital Awarded USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grant for Epic EMR & Dedicates State-of-the-Art Isolation Patient

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(McLeansboro, IL) – Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has been awarded a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Rural Health Care Grant totaling $895,000. This grant will assist in funding the implementation of the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system installed in...

State Representative Dave Severin Comments On Pritzker Signing New Budget

Friday, June 9 by WROY-WRUL News

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says he is disappointed that Governor Pritzker has affixed his signature to the FY 24 budget that passed on the last day of the 2023 spring legislative session in late May. Severin says the $50-plus billion spending plan contains...

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant

Thursday, June 8 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather sits down with Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant to discuss the new FY 2024 Budget and how it will impact the state. Tune in to hear more!!

Governor Pritzker Making Stop In Fairfield Today To Promote State Budget

Thursday, June 1 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will be in Mount Vernon, Carbondale, and Fairfield today as part of showcasing his $50 Billion Dollar Budget.Pritzker will be making a stop at 10:30 this morning to announce a new manufacturing facility coming to town in Mount Vernon. Following...

Illinois Measure Would Require ‘Gender Neutral’ Bathrooms To Remove ‘Offensive’ Urinals

Friday, May 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois Measure Would Require ‘Gender Neutral’ Bathrooms To Remove ‘Offensive’ Urinals

Friday, May 19 by WROY-WRUL News

Area Legislators Applaud Reinstatement of Blue Collar Jobs Act

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Area legislators are applauding the reinstatement of the Blue Collar Jobs Act, which aims to bring good paying jobs to Illinois through a series of income tax credits for qualified capital investments in the construction of new or improved property. Representatives Dave...

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Dennis Stroughmatt with Wabash Roots ‘N’ Que

Wednesday, May 17 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Dennis Stroughmatt, Chairman of the Wabash Roots 'N' Que Fest about the event. Tune in for more!!