All-Terrain Vehicles Prohibited on Shawnee National Forest

Saturday, May 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. May 8, 2020 –Shawnee National Forest would like to remind the public that All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicle (UTVs), “Side-by-Sides” and Off-Highway motorized vehicles are prohibited from operating on National Forest System roads and trails as well as cross-country. All motor vehicles are prohibited... Read More.

Wayne County Farm Bureau Awards $5,750 in 2020 Collegiate Scholarships

Saturday, May 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to award six, $750 scholarships to Wayne County students majoring in an ag-related field of study. The Young Leader Committee is also honored to award one student with a $1,000 scholarship.The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation... Read More.

Governor’s EO Will Help Educator Candidates and Schools

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – To address the educator shortage that Illinois faces, and a pandemic that has changed the educational experience for all students, Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed Executive Order 2020-31 to help teacher, paraprofessional, and other educator candidates gain licensure and join the workforce.“This is... Read More.

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IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Initial Claims Continuing to Slow as Department Prepares for PUA to Go Live SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 74,476 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending May 2, and with upward revisions... Read More.

Rend Lake Dam Road Closed for Routine Inspection

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rend Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that the Rend Lake Dam/Spillway Bridge will be closed to all through traffic from 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13. In the event of inclement weather the... Read More.

Freeze Warning for the Tri-State Tonight into Tomorrow Morning

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Davenport, IA) -- If you already have tomatoes in the pot, you'd better protect them. A huge swath of Illinois and the tri-state, are going under a freeze warning tonight and into tomorrow morning. Forecasters say temperatures will be in the low 30s. The... Read More.

Pritzker Not Ready to Cut State Spending

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker understands that the coronavirus will cause a budget crisis in the state. But he's not ready to cut state spending. The governor yesterday said, if anything, state government needs to look to protect state agencies and programs.... Read More.

Another Lawsuit

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The governor is reacting to another lawsuit filed against his stay-at-home order. Running Central, a running and clothing store in Peoria, reportedly filed a lawsuit seeking an exemption from the order. Pritzker said anyone can file a lawsuit, and said local shoppers shouldn't shop... Read More.

White County Board to Meet Tuesday

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Board will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. At this meeting, they will be practicing social distancing as passed down by Illinois Governor Pritzker. When entering the courtroom, please maintain a 6-foot distance between other members... Read More.

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday at 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news media. The public is invited to watch the meeting via Facebook live at facebook.com/cityofgrayvilleThe agenda... Read More.