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Ditney Ridge Baptist Church Pastor Chris Marsh Offers House Opening Prayer in Springfield

Thursday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Ditney Ridge Baptist Church of Norris City’s Pastor Chris Marsh was the guest of 116th district State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) on Tuesday, May 14, at the State Capitol. Severin invited Pastor Marsh to offer the opening invocation prayer prior to the start...

Crossville Native’s New Book Offers Hope for Families Struggling with Mental Illness

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Now living in St. Louis, Kandace DeLain Davis has released a new family memoir detailing her family’s dramatic battle with mental illness while living in Crossville. Out of the Night that Covers Me follows Davis’ long search for answers behind family tragedies including her...

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission to Illinois students

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Special offer available through May 30SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At a time when many families face financial hardships, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering a bit of relief by letting Illinois students visit for free.The special...

SIC in Cooperation with RLC Offers Free GED Zoom Classes

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

-Miller earns GED to gain Paraprofessional Certificate- HARRISBURG, Ill. (Feb. 17, 2021) – Free GED classes are back at SIC through a cooperative program with Rend Lake College. The pair are offering GED classes via Zoom with classes starting every few weeks. The GED,...

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers special events and prices in February

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free admission on Lincoln’s birthdaySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission Feb. 12 in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday and to celebrate the museum reopening to the public. In addition, children will be admitted...

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in...

Peoples National Bank Offers Educational Scholarships

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Peoples National Bank has provided financial services to Southern Illinois since 1909. In keeping with our history and tradition of community service and commitment to the education of future civic and business leaders, Peoples National Bank has established an educational scholarship that assists high...

SIC OFFERS NEW SCHOLARSHIP TO AGES 25+

Monday, January 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 22, 2021) – For those aged 25 and older who may have started classes but never finished their degree due to finances or other life circumstances, Southeastern Illinois College is creating a Fresh Start Scholarship.The requirements are that applicants...

IDPH Offers Holiday Food Safety Tips

Wednesday, November 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – While Thanksgiving and other holidays will look different for many of us as we forgo getting together with friends and extended family, and instead opt to connect virtually to help prevent spread of COVID-19, cooking and baking likely will continue to be staples...