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FMH TO HOST VETERANS DAY COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH

Monday, October 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a free complimentary lunch for any Veteran who would like to join on November 11th from... Read More.

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Launches ‘Operation Rising Spirit’

Wednesday, May 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today launched “Operation Rising Spirit,” a campaign challenging service organizations, volunteers, and patriots of Illinois to raise the spirits of military veterans and the heroic staff who care for them every day at state veterans’ homes... Read More.

Illinois Patriots to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park in Carmi

Monday, May 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County VFW Post #851 and The Carmi American Legion Post #224 are saddened to announce that they have cancelled their annual Memorial Day service this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, Illinois Patriots will be holding a Memorial Day ceremony at... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Thursday, May 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers SPRINGFIELD – Building on Governor Pritzker’s efforts to expand testing capacity statewide and the administration’s commitment to timely, responsible, and transparent communication about COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today provided updated test results for its... Read More.

Carmi Elks Lodge to Hold Spaghetti Dinner for Veterans; RSVP By This Saturday

Thursday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi Elks Loge #1652 is sponsoring a free Veterans Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 1st, from 5-8 PM at 217 E. Cherry Street in Carmi. All White County veterans and currently serving military personnel are invited to attend and may bring a guest if... Read More.

Specialist Josh Richardson Speaks at SIC’s Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony

Tuesday, November 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College welcomed and honored local Veterans at the annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 8. Army Specialist Josh Richardson of Carrier Mills was the keynote speaker at the event where he paid tribute to those who have served in the... Read More.

Concert to Honor Military Veterans at SIC Sunday

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southeastern Illinois College Community Chorus is hosting a Veterans Day concert. A Century of Remembrance will be coming to the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center Theatre Sunday, November 10, at 2 p.m.“The chorus is very excited to present this concert... Read More.

Concert to Honor Military Veterans at SIC Sunday

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wabash Valley College to be Closed November 11 in Observance of Veterans’ Day

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel, IL – Wabash Valley College will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day. There will be no classes, and all offices will be closed. Small World, Pool, and Fitness Center also will be closed.

SIC Will Honor Local Veterans Friday, November 8th

Friday, October 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southeastern Illinois College will welcome and honor local veterans at the annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. The ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the George T. Dennis Visual and Performance Arts Center lobby. All veterans and members of the community... Read More.