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A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Thursday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News courtesy of Capitol News Illinois The administration’s research funding and DEI cuts present an existential threat to regional public institutions like Southern Illinois University, the economic backbone of the conservative rural region it serves. By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] (Editor’s note: This... Read More.

Mitchell Talks War Horse Christian School at Carmi Kiwanis Club Thursday

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

War Horse Christian School in Carmi is continuing it’s slow burn in building and establishing another option for education in the area. Dr. Caleb Mitchell, who sits on the board at War Horse says the launch of the school two and a half years... Read More.

Open Line ON DEMAND – Bob Hays talks World War II History, Memorial Day, and Hero Oscar Koch

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

In this episode of Open Line ON DEMAND, we hear from Bob Hays, a prolific author, Carmi native, veteran, former reporter, campaign manager, and educator. He spoke at Thursday's Carmi Kiwanis Club meeting. He talked about World War II history, Memorial Day, and his... Read More.

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Thirty Illinois Children a Day Being Admitted to Hospital with CoViD; Masks at School War Rages On; Niemerg Calls IHSA a Bully

Thursday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

A report out of the Southern Illinoisan says this month more than 30 Illinois children a day are being admitted to hospitals with confirmed or suspected CoViD-19. The rolling 7 day average reached 40 admissions last Wednesday. A year ago at this time, average... Read More.

Illinois Sees Sharpest Drop in Population Since World War II

Wednesday, December 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New Census data show Illinois is the only state in the nation to see worsening population loss for seven straight years. CHICAGO (Dec. 22, 2020) – Illinois recorded population loss for the seventh year in a row, which is the longest streak of population decline... Read More.

Dedication Ceremony Planned for Historical Marker Honoring Completion of War Emergency Pipeline at Enbridge – Texas Eastern

Wednesday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Dedication Ceremony of an Illinois State Historical Society historical marker honoring the completion of the War Emergency Pipeline at Norris City will be held at Enbridge – Texas Eastern in Norris City on November 11, 2019 (Veterans’ Day) at 2 P.M. Everyone is invited... Read More.

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World War One Presentation in Grayville

Monday, November 5 by Jc Tinsley

World War One Historical Presentation Students of history and especially students of World War One are invited to a special presentation tonight at the Groff memorial Library in Grayville. The program, presented by Dr. James MacLeod, professor of history at the University of Evansville will begin... Read More.

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Friday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) to honor veterans of the Vietnam War and give them a proper welcome home. “I am proud to welcome our Vietnam War heroes home. They stood up for democracy and freedom and represented... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Monday, October 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans were honored and thanked on Saturday, October 28th for their service during the Vietnam War by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. During the ceremony, over 100 Veterans were honored with a 50-year... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans

Thursday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

Vietnam War Veterans today were honored and thanked for their service during the Vietnam War at the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Home in LaSalle, Illinois. During the ceremony, a total of 35 Veterans were honored with a 50 year commemoration pin and... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: war

A University, a Rural Illinois Town and their Fight to Survive Trump’s War on Higher Education

Mitchell Talks War Horse Christian School at Carmi Kiwanis Club Thursday

Open Line ON DEMAND – Bob Hays talks World War II History, Memorial Day, and Hero Oscar Koch

Thirty Illinois Children a Day Being Admitted to Hospital with CoViD; Masks at School War Rages On; Niemerg Calls IHSA a Bully

Illinois Sees Sharpest Drop in Population Since World War II

Dedication Ceremony Planned for Historical Marker Honoring Completion of War Emergency Pipeline at Enbridge – Texas Eastern

World War One Presentation in Grayville

Governor Rauner honors veterans of the Vietnam War

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors over 100 Vietnam War Veterans

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors 35 Vietnam War Veterans

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