Public Health Officials Announce 4,776 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,776 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female 40s, 2 males 40s, 2 females 50s, 2 males 50s, 1 female... Read More.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Launches New Training Program to Increase Human Trafficking Awareness

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department partners with federal, state and private agencies to prevent child human traffickingCHICAGO – January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding the public that human trafficking is not something that only happens... Read More.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT GOES REMOTE FOR JANUARY ORAL ARGUMENTS, BAR ADMISSION CEREMONY

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Supreme Court will hold oral arguments via the Zoom videoconference platform when it hears cases for its first term of 2021. The Court continues to practice social distancing while still conducting court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic.“I would like to thank counsel... Read More.

MASK RULE COULD COME UP IN COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, or J-CAR, meets Tuesday in Springfield, and one issue the 12-member panel of state lawmakers could discuss is the mask and social distancing emergency rule. Gov. J.B. Pritzker filed the rule after the previous one expired last week.... Read More.

Hamilton County Health Department Reports 31 New COVID-19 Cases January 8-11

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County Health Department was notified of 31 additional positive cases of COVID-19, January 8 – 11. They include… 1 female toddler 1 female child 1 male child 2 females in their teens 1 male in his teens 2 females in their 20’s ... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases Monday

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Monday, of 24 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County (15)3 females in their teens 1 male in his teens 2 females in their 20’s 1 male in his... Read More.

Edwards County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner February 19th

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Comedy for a Cause St. Jude’s Fundraiser March 6th

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Dinner/Show Fundraiser, Comedy for a Cause is coming up Saturday, March 6th at Higher Ground, 1179 County Road 350 North, in New Haven. Doors will open at 5:00 PM with dinner served at 6:00 PM, consisting of pork loin, chicken, cheesy potatoes, corn,... Read More.

Theft and Warrants and Burglary…OH MY – White County Sheriff’s Weekend Report

Monday, January 11 by Jc Tinsley

A Henderson, Kentucky woman and a Pocahontas, Illinois man reported damages to homes they own in Crossville over the weekend. The White County Sheriff’s Department says they were first called on Friday afternoon by Edwin Potter of Bond County, Illinois. The report indicates Potter... Read More.

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Illinois and Michigan Reach Deal With Corps To Battle Asian Carp

Monday, January 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Michigan and Illinois have reached a deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on funding the next phase of a project to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.The plan calls for installing fish-repelling mechanisms at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam... Read More.