Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for... Read More.

WVC Radio/TV Students Nominated for Two National Awards

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is honored to announce that students from the Radio/TV and Digital Media department have received two national award nominations from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. Last year, the Radio/TV department’s TV station, News Channel 15, was named the nation’s “Best... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,751 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,751 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 81 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s - Cass County: 1 male 80s - Clark County: 1 male 80s - Cook... Read More.

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RLC Nursing to Host Series of Virtual Information Meetings

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Learn all you need to know about getting started in Rend Lake College's nursing program. A series of virtual informational meetings are coming up, starting in February. RLC Nursing officials and faculty will be on hand to answer any question you might have about the... Read More.

Two Individuals Sentenced in White County Court

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dustin L. Pierce, 45, of Enfield was sentenced in White County Court Tuesday to 2 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release, on a charge of Driving While License Revoked), a class 4 felony. Pierce was arrested... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Office Hours and Accessibility

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Darren Bailey says he’ll continue his tradition of being accessible as he begins serving as the new State Senator for the 55th Senate District. Ray Watt reports…

North Wayne CUSD #200 Schools Cancelled for Thursday

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

North Wayne CUSD #200 has cancelled school for Thursday due to snow/icy conditions. This includes Cisne Middle School, Cisne High School, Johnsonville, and Mt. Erie.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 3 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. They include… 1 female child 1 female in her teens 1 male in his 60’s To date:There have been 717 lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Hamilton County. 17 people... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 1 Saline County Death; 20 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident who has passed away due to complication 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 Wednesday, of 20... Read More.

House Republicans and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge President Speak Out Against HB3653 Wednesday

Wednesday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

A number of House Republican’s along with the FOP Trooper’s Lodge #41 President, participated in a Wednesday morning press conference to discuss the negative impacts of HB3653 on law enforcement and public safety in Illinois. The bill which passed in the waning moments of... Read More.