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Allison Bash State Farm Presents $25,000 Gift to RLC Foundation

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Allison Bash State Farm presented a $25,000 gift to the Rend Lake College Foundation to support the Learning Resource Center expansion on the Ina campus. Allison and her husband, RLC Foundation Board Chair Robert Bornheimer, visited campus to present the gift and tour the... Read More.

SIC Board Talks Top Teams, State Funding, Nursing Pass Rates and More

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill, (March 17, 2021) -- The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 16, at 6 p.m. in the Heritage Room in the student center to approve an early retirement incentive for faculty, hear of a new international championship by the speech... Read More.

RLC Renovation Gets Support From Tony Wielt State Farm

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tony Wielt with State Farm presented a $25,000 gift to support a major renovation to the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center on the Ina campus. Wielt and his wife, Julie, were joined Friday at the LRC by RLC President Terry Wilkerson, RLCF CEO... Read More.

Illinois State Police Looking for Man in Connection to Harrisburg Woman’s Death

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alexander McWilliam. McWilliam is wanted in connection to the March 13, 2021 shooting death of Mishealia M. Meredith. McWilliam is a 36-year-old African American male... Read More.

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 20th Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.

First Bank Expands Footprint with Completed Acquisition of Heritage State Bank

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2021) – Carmi, Illinois-based First Bank announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Lawrenceville, Illinois-based Heritage State Bank.Three former branches of Heritage State Bank in Lawrenceville, Illinois and Haubstadt and Vincennes in Indiana are now offices of First... Read More.

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Illinois State Police Announces Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrol

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Partners with Nine Critical Access Hospitals to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Rural Communities

Saturday, March 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Building on Partnerships with FQHCs and Safety Net Hospitals, New Phase of Program to Help Reach Rural and Underserved CommunitiesMORRIS - Building on efforts to ensure the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Clocks and Batteries, Test Smoke Alarms in Advance of Daylight Saving Time

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Daylight saving time a reminder to check smoke alarms and review fire-safety plans Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check for expired alarms and replace batteries in their smoke alarms as they change the clock this weekend.“Working... Read More.

Forensic Falcons are 2021 Illinois State Champions

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL (March 9, 2021) – Southeastern Illinois College’s Forensic Falcons were named overall state champions in the community college division at the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensic Association March 6, earning both first place in the team individual events category and second in the team debate category.... Read More.