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FIRST BANK DONATES $15,000 IN RELIEF FUNDS TO LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS – First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) recently received a $15,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund, which supports relief efforts for populations hardest-hit by COVID-19. First Bank chose to distribute these funds to local senior... Read More.

MADD, IDOT, ISP, local police team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation shares a common goal with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Illinois law enforcement – to eliminate impaired driving. As the unofficial end of summer approaches, MADD, IDOT, the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies throughout the state... Read More.

LOCAL CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS CONTINUE; SIGN-UPS FOR K-5 BOYS & GIRLS GOES VIRTUAL

Thursday, August 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our lives, Scouting continues in our region, and enrollment is underway now for youth in kindergarten through 5th grade. Individual unit leaders are planning their next season of Cub Scouting, which may include combinations of... Read More.

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Local Community Colleges Receive Funding for Critical Capital Projects

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, IL-State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is announcing the release of funding for capital projects at three local community college facilities in the 55th Senate District. As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2020 capital budget, funds will be released from the Illinois Capital... Read More.

FIRST MID COMMITS $20,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MATTOON, IL — First Mid Bank & Trust was recently awarded $20,000 in grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic. Today, the bank has announced that the awarded grant funds... Read More.

Revive Our Economy – Shop Local

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – State Rep. Darren Bailey is calling on citizens to come to the rescue of local businesses as a way of taking charge and helping jumpstart the state economy. “We have all been challenged in various degrees because of the coronavirus pandemic,” said... Read More.

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Rep. Bailey Opposed Bill to Mandate Mail-In Ballots and Increase Costs Nearly $17 Million for Local Election Authorities

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL…After several hours of debate, State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) voted to oppose Senate Bill 1863 that mandates an expanded vote by mail program and unsecure curbside voting as well as would expand using more 16- and 17-year olds as election judges and... Read More.

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

Tuesday, May 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

77 students throughout Southern Illinois receive scholarship Peoples National Bank announced that 77 high school graduating seniors were awarded $38,500 to continue their secondary education. “Our commitment to the communities we serve is part of who we are, what we do and why we have... Read More.

Local Scout Council Hosts “Cabin Fever” Virtual Camporee

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA/SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Since traditional campouts can’t take place right now, local Boy Scouts of America volunteers have planned the first-ever “Cabin Fever” Buffalo Trace Council Virtual Camporee. The free event, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, is for youth of all ages, and will be... Read More.

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Unemployment Statewide Data Shows Soaring Numbers; Local Numbers Due Next Thursday

Thursday, April 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed over 141,000 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 11. As of March 1, the department has processed more than 650,000 initial unemployment claims, 12 times... Read More.

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FIRST BANK DONATES $15,000 IN RELIEF FUNDS TO LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

MADD, IDOT, ISP, local police team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’

LOCAL CUB SCOUT PROGRAMS CONTINUE; SIGN-UPS FOR K-5 BOYS & GIRLS GOES VIRTUAL

Local Community Colleges Receive Funding for Critical Capital Projects

FIRST MID COMMITS $20,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

Revive Our Economy – Shop Local

Rep. Bailey Opposed Bill to Mandate Mail-In Ballots and Increase Costs Nearly $17 Million for Local Election Authorities

Peoples National Bank Awards $38,500 in Local Community Scholarships to Graduating High School Seniors

Local Scout Council Hosts “Cabin Fever” Virtual Camporee

Unemployment Statewide Data Shows Soaring Numbers; Local Numbers Due Next Thursday

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