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Equality Fire Department Receives New Rescue Equipment From Community, Local Healthcare Organizations

Wednesday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SALINE COUNTY, IL - The Equality Fire Department has recently benefitted from the generosity of the Equality-area community and local healthcare organizations, as more than $16,000 has been donated for new rescue equipment.The EFD serves as first responders for Garden of the Gods, and... Read More.

Lake of Egypt Fire District Donates Firetruck to SIC

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College’s Fire Science Program has a new fire engine, thanks to Lake of Egypt Fire District.The ladder truck is a 1996 HME Luverne originally obtained from Springfield by Lake of Egypt Fire District about 10 years ago. Assistant Fire Chief Frank Huffstutler... Read More.

Fox Fire Trap Shooter Signs with SIC

Saturday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County High School in McLeansboro hosted Southeastern Illinois College’s head trapshooting coach for an athletic signing held in their Library Resource Center Jan. 17. Kegan Burt, a member of the successful Fox Fire Trapshooting team, signed a letter of intent and commitment to... Read More.

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IDNR Awards Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants; McLeansboro Among Recipients

Tuesday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced 31 Illinois communities will benefit from more than $225,000 in federal grants to rural fire departments and fire protection districts.The USDA Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance federal grant program provides matching funds to aid fire... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating and Celebrating this Holiday Season

Tuesday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes. Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of... Read More.

Crossville Man Charged With Aggravated Domestic Battery Following House Fire

Friday, November 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 35 year old Crossville man, Clayton Andrew Swanner, is being held without bond in the White County Jail on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Battery. The White County Sheriff’s Department was called to a residence in Crossville, where Cathy Brandenstein told Officers... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Begins Prescribed Fire Season

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL - October 23, 2019 – With the arrival of autumn and the falling of the leaves, the Shawnee National Forest is starting its prescribed fire burn season. The forest is planning to implement prescribed fire for up to 10 to 15 thousand... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Honors National Fire Prevention Week

Friday, October 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill.- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) kicks off National Fire Prevention Week 2019. Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed October 6 through October 12 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois to encourage residents to learn, prepare and practice for emergencies.This year’s theme... Read More.

Keeping Things Scary But Safe: Department of Labor and Fire Marshal Inspect Halloween’s Haunted Houses

Wednesday, September 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

It’s that time of year again – scary sounds, darkened corridors, creepy clowns, lots of screaming. Haunted house season is here!And in Illinois, haunted house attractions need a permit to operate.“We know people love a scary, good time, but we also want to make... Read More.

Mt. Carmel Fire Victims Identified

Monday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The victims that died in an early morning rural Mt. Carmel fire have been identified.The Wabash County Coroner says 79-year-old John Carwile and his daughter 55-year-old Sondra Burton were both pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies are scheduled for both victims on this afternoon.The... Read More.