White County Board Public Hearing Devolves into Disappointing, Ugly Display of Local Government Tuesday

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

It’s difficult to come up with a word or even a phrase that’s fit for broadcast journalism to describe what occurred immediately following the White County Board meeting Tuesday night at the White County courthouse. It was billed as a Public Hearing to discuss... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Works to Help Ease Statewide Teacher Shortage

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- As school districts across Illinois continue to struggle with hiring teachers to fill openings, many in the field point to the government-mandated edTPA test as a significant roadblock to future teachers. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,510 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Half of all Illinoisans 65 years and older have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,510 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 male... Read More.

Make a Difference on March 17 for RLC Giving Day

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference - Rend Lake College Giving Day is an all-day online event that will take place March 17th. The Rend Lake College Foundation is calling all alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff to come... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Department Reports

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Norris City couple had their mailbox destroyed over the weekend according to White County Sheriff’s reports. It was nearly 10:30pm Saturday night when Jimmy and Betty Gwaltney of rural White County notified dispatch of the incident which they believed had just happened. Mrs.... Read More.

SIC Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Food Service Certification/Recertification Class (FOS 112 B) will be hosted online by SIC this Saturday, March 13th, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The class is worth a half credit, and tuition is $53 with a $59 fee. To register, contact Admissions at 618-252-5400 ext.... Read More.

Pre-K Screening to be held at SIC March 26

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (March 9, 2021) -- Wabash Ohio Valley Special Education District will be conducting free prekindergarten screenings Friday, March 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in front of the Southeastern Illinois College Learning Commons/Library in building A. The screenings take about 45 minutes and include hearing,... Read More.

In-Person Classes Resume this Summer and Fall at Rend Lake College

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Face-to-face classroom options will return to Rend Lake College this summer and fall, as Covid-19 vaccines continue to roll out and our area's outlook improves.While some classes have had face-to-face learning experiences for their labs up to this point, this shift will now allow... Read More.

COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In an effort to reach individuals in the local communities where they reside, the Hamilton County Health Department will be holding three remote COVID vaccination clinics for all individuals in Phases 1a & 1b and Phase 1b Part 2 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021... Read More.

IDFPR Joins Multi-State Coalition of Regulators, Inviting U.S. Secretary of Education to Join Them in Protecting Student Loan Borrowers

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Urges Secretary Cardona to Reverse Specific Policies That Undermine States’ Oversight of Student Loan Servicers CHICAGO – IDFPR joined a multi-state coalition of state financial regulators congratulating Secretary Cardona on his confirmation and inviting him to partner with states in protecting student loan borrowers across the... Read More.