Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Lifelong farmer State Sen.Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be leading ag-related legislative efforts for Republicans in the Illinois Senate as the ranking GOP-member of the chamber’s Agriculture Committee. “Our family farms and agri-businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Sen. Bailey. “As someone who... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,304 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More Than One Million COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Illinois; Regions 8 and 9 on track to move to Phase 4 on Wednesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,304 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including... Read More.

Visiting Artist Jerome Wisehart to Lead Next RLC Cultural Arts Event

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Join Rend Lake College alumnus Jerome Wisehart for a live presentation and art demonstration on Friday, Feb. 5, at 5 p.m. via Zoom.Wisehart is the next featured artist for the RLC Cultural Arts Calendar of Events. The virtual event will be held over Zoom.... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces January Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 983 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted of 398... Read More.

Kempfer Signs with SIC Falcons Twice

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 2, 2021) – Zach Kempfer of Nashville, Illinois, signs his intent to compete with the Southeastern Illinois College Falcon Archers and the SIC Baseball team this fall.Kempfer is currently a member of the White County Archery Team, and his coach is pleased... Read More.

Carmi Police Granted Authorization to Begin Hiring Officer Replacement and Purchase of New Truck at Tuesday Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Police will be getting a new 2021 Dodge Ram in the coming months at the price of $30,300. That’s just $510 more than the cost of last year’s new truck through the state bid process. Jansen Ford in Carmi was awarded the bid... Read More.

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Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 32 New COVID-19 Cases

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County Resident who has passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Egyptian Health Department is saddened by this news and their thoughts are with the family. Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday of 32... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case Tuesday

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 1 additional positive case of COVID-19 Tuesday. 1 male in his 60’s To date:There have been 729 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people who were positive lab-confirmed cases passed away. 703 people have... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemberg – Illinois House Republicans Address Progressive Agenda of Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois House Republicans held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to the new standards for educators, adopted by the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) that deal with culturally responsive teaching. State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) took part in the press conference.The controversial standards... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are joining together to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans in the ISP and the communities in which... Read More.