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Hospice of Southern Illinois Celebrates November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

Wednesday, October 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Throughout the month of November, Hospice of Southern Illinois will be joining organizations across the nation hosting community activities in recognition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.For more than 40 years, hospice has helped provide comfort and dignity to millions of people,... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces Addition of New Troopers

Tuesday, October 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the addition of two new Troopers to District 19, which serves Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties. Trooper Jonathan Pflaum and Trooper Gabe Schimp were assigned to District 19... Read More.

Newton, IL Native and SIU Graduate Named New Architect of the Illinois State Capitol

Wednesday, October 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A standout professional architect from Bloomington has been named the new Architect of the Illinois State Capitol after a search to fill the vacancy. Andrea Aggertt took over the position on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Aggertt is a native of Newton, Ill.,... Read More.

Farmers Across Illinois Racing To Bring In The Harvest

Monday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Farmers across Illinois are racing against the clock to bring in their corn and soybean crops. Historic flooding and heavy spring rains left many farmers planting late, which means a late harvest. Farmers are hoping to get the crops in before the first frost... Read More.

Robinson Sentenced To Five Years in Illinois Department of Corrections

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

36-year old Brandon T. Robinson of Mattoon, Illinois, was sentenced Thursday, October 3, 2019 to a total of 5-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 2-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) in Edwards County Case No.... Read More.

Illinois State Police Respond To Friday Night Crash That Claims The Life Of Wayne City Man

Monday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A car crash late Friday killed one person on IL-242. Illinois State Police say 57 year old Troy Manahan of Wayne City, died in the single-vehicle wreck around 9:45 p.m in Wayne County. State Police said in a news release that Manahan was driving on IL-242... Read More.

Illinois State Police To Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Friday, October 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Saline and Gallatin Counties during October. OREPs allow ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all... Read More.

Brown Sentenced To Five Years In Illinois Department Of Corrections

Thursday, October 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 31 year old Grayville man is going to be spending the next 5 years in prison. Adam S. Brown was sentenced, in White County Court, Wednesday to 5 years to the Illinois Department of Corrections and 2 years of Mandatory Supervised Release on... Read More.

Carmi Man Sentenced To Illinois Department Of Corrections Monday

Tuesday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 38 year old Carmi man will be spending some time behind prison bars. Jason A. Locke was sentenced Monday morning in White County Court to the Illinois Department of Corrections, a 3 year sentence in the Department of Corrections followed by 1 year... Read More.

Fort Massac Encampment: A Southern Illinois Tradition

Monday, September 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis will again host the Fort Massac Encampment Oct. 19-20, 2019.One of Illinois’ most popular fall festivals, the annual encampment provides visitors with a chance to experience what life was like at Fort Massac during the 18th and early... Read More.