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$114 Million in Grants for Childcare Programs: IDHS Says Online Applications Available Soon

Wednesday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is encouraging people to consider applying for grants to support childcare centers who have been impacted by the recent coronavirus shutdowns. An additional $114 million in grants will be available for child care providers across the state through the... Read More.

RLC MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN ILLINOIS

Monday, September 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (Sept. 18, 2020) — An online resource for the medial assistant community has ranked Rend Lake College’s Medical Assistant Program as one of the 15 best programs in Illinois. The website medicalassistantadvice.com, established in 2012 with the sole aim of providing accurate information... Read More.

Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11 Percent, Payrolls Increase in August

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.5 percentage points to 11.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +66,000 jobs in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released... Read More.

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO MULTIPLE MOVE OVER (SCOTT’S) LAW CRASHES IN LESS THAN A 12-HOUR PERIOD

Friday, September 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) troopers responded to two separate Move Over (Scott’s Law) crashes in less than a 12-hour period. The first incident occurred on Sept. 16, 2020 at approximately 1:24 p.m. It involved an ISP squad car and multiple vehicles.... Read More.

Electronics Recycling and Disposal

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The electronics recycling returns Saturday September 19, in Village of Carrier Mills. The event is held on the Carrier Mills Municipal Building Parking lot, located at 101 North Mill Street, from 9 a.m. until Noon or until the truck is full. We ask that if... Read More.

“THREE PORTALS” SCULPTURE BY ADDINGTON NOW ADORNS SIC CAMPUS

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2020) -- Artist, Aldon Addington of Carbondale recently donated a sculpture to The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College. The 16-foot tall, welded stainless steel sculpture titled “Three Portals” now stands centered in front of the... Read More.

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Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

2018 data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agricultural sector is still the most dangerous profession in America with 574 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.4 deaths per 100,000 workers. Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and... Read More.

Carmi Rifle Club to Sponsor Annual NRA Day!

Monday, September 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saturday, Oct. 17th, the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting Brownell’s NRA Day which will be open to men, women, and youths (ages 9 yrs. old and up). The Carmi club is proud to continue southern Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership and sport... Read More.

Woodsy Owl’s Route to Reading

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jonesboro, IL—September 10, 2020— In honor of Woodsy Owl’s 49th Birthday the Shawnee National Forest will host a self-guided Story Book Trail, Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20 at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds, Jonesboro, IL. Start at the kiosk near the parking... Read More.

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Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds College Students Keep Fire Safety a Top Priority

Saturday, September 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- Many college students have returned to campuses across the state as COVID-19 prevention and safety remain a top priority. This school year and the protocols for returning to class may look different, but fire safety is still the same and just as... Read More.

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$114 Million in Grants for Childcare Programs: IDHS Says Online Applications Available Soon

RLC MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST IN ILLINOIS

Statewide Unemployment Drops to 11 Percent, Payrolls Increase in August

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO MULTIPLE MOVE OVER (SCOTT’S) LAW CRASHES IN LESS THAN A 12-HOUR PERIOD

Electronics Recycling and Disposal

“THREE PORTALS” SCULPTURE BY ADDINGTON NOW ADORNS SIC CAMPUS

Every Farmer Counts: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020

Woodsy Owl’s Route to Reading

Illinois State Fire Marshal Reminds College Students Keep Fire Safety a Top Priority

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