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Rep. Bailey Helps Promote New Free Mobile App for Sportsmen and Women: Download ‘Outdoor Illinois’ Beginning Today

Thursday, August 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is assisting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) get the word out about the new mobile app for outdoorsmen and women called Outdoor Illinois. Launched today by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF), the app is... Read More.

New COVID-19 Cases Announced Tuesday in Southern Illinois

Wednesday, August 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 11, 2020, of two Saline County residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:Saline Countya female, in her 30’s, at home and in isolation a female, in her 40’s, at home and... Read More.

Illinois American Water to Begin Annual Maintenance Program

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

This week, Illinois American Water will begin its an annual maintenance program, which includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary change in water treatment. This work is not related to the coronavirus. This work supports continued water quality and fire... Read More.

Three More Positive COVID-19 Tests Monday in Southeastern Illinois

Tuesday, August 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on August 10, 2020, of three Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline Countya female, in her 40’s, at home and in isolation White Countya female, in her 40’s, case... Read More.

13 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, August 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 13 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount... Read More.

Illinois State Police District 19 Announces Several Patrols in August and September

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving EnforcementCarmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Wayne and Saline Counties during late August and early September. This program allows ISP... Read More.

10 New COVID-19 Cases and 2 Deaths Reported Wednesday in Southeastern Illinois

Thursday, August 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified of a Saline County resident and a Gallatin County Resident who have both passed away due to complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We, at Egyptian Health Department, are saddened by this news and our thoughts are with the families. Egyptian Health... Read More.

Six New Cases of COVID-19 in Southern Illinois Announced Tuesday

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to our sister station WFIW in Fairfield...The Wayne County Health Department announced one additional positive case of COVID-19 yesterday afternoon- a male in his 30s. The department says the county had 52 total cases and 17 active cases, with one person hospitalized. Edwards... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Reminder About the Importance of Vaccinations During COVID-19

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

August is National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD – Although school will look different this year because of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), whether it’s remote learning, in the classroom, or a hybrid, kids should still receive their routine vaccinations. Vaccines help protect children from diseases like chickenpox... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE BREAK-IN AT ALBION CANNABIS CULTIVATION PLANT

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL – On Monday, August 3, 2020, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) – Zone 8 Agents were called to the Ataraxia Cultivation Plant, off Illinois Route 130 on the south end of Albion, IL to investigate a break-in and... Read More.