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Tri County Area Lagging Behind State Average for Vaccinations

Tuesday, May 11 by Jc Tinsley

The state’s top physician, Dr. Ngozi Ezike says if you’re not feeling confident about getting vaccinated for CoViD-19, you should talk to your doctor about your concerns. She says nearly 10 million doses of the vaccine have been administered so far and more than 35%... Read More.

Six Area Students Among Dozens Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Rend Lake College

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

More than three dozen Rend Lake College students were recognized for their academic prowess with their induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization for two-year colleges that help high-achieving students with scholarships, career training, transfer success and... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board reviewed grant requests totaling more than $1.4 million and recommended awarding funding... Read More.

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Area Closure Order Lifted – Feral Swine Operations End

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL. March 17, 2021— The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois of... Read More.

Boil Order Issued for Saline Valley Conservancy Customers in Battleford Road Area

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Saline Valley Conservancy District Customers in the Battleford Road area are on a boil water order until further notice. An EPA Lead and Copper Hotline number will be provided for any question or concerns as required by IL EPA Regulations 1-800-424-5323

Area Meetings This Week

Monday, February 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The City of Grayville will hold its second regular monthly meeting with a Public Hearing Zoning Request on Monday, February 22nd at 7 PM at City Hall. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to the members of the Council, Clerk, Treasurer, City Attorney and news... Read More.

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Forest Closure Area Reopen to the Public

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Harrisburg, IL., Feb. 8, 2021 — The Shawnee National Forest, in cooperation with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) - Wildlife Services, has completed the feral swine (wild pigs) eradication operations in the Lusk Creek Wilderness and surrounding areas in Pope County, Illinois... Read More.

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Area residents will have an opportunity to learn basic principles of safe hunting at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources hunter safety certification course. Participants must attend all 10 hours of instruction to complete the course and receive their safety certification. The course will be... Read More.

Area Students Make Fall Presidents Lists at Southeastern Illinois College

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a minimum of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during the... Read More.

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Area Senior Centers Forced to Make Cuts Due to Lack of Funding

Tuesday, December 29 by Jc Tinsley

Seniors in White and Hamilton Counties will be forced to find a new place to get meals on Mondays and weekday evenings. A press release from the White County Seniors Center indicates the cuts are being blamed on a lack of funding from both... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: area

Tri County Area Lagging Behind State Average for Vaccinations

Six Area Students Among Dozens Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa at Rend Lake College

Gov. Pritzker Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Area Closure Order Lifted – Feral Swine Operations End

Boil Order Issued for Saline Valley Conservancy Customers in Battleford Road Area

Area Meetings This Week

Forest Closure Area Reopen to the Public

Area Hunters Can Earn Safety Certification

Area Students Make Fall Presidents Lists at Southeastern Illinois College

Area Senior Centers Forced to Make Cuts Due to Lack of Funding

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