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Winter Weather Advisory Issued from 3:00 PM Today – 6:00 AM Tuesday

Monday, February 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 3:00PM Monday until 6:00AM Tuesday. ...Snow and Freezing Rain are expected this afternoon and tonight. A band of snow is expected to spread eastward along the I-64 corridor in southern Illinois and southwest Indiana... Read More.

State Public Safety Agencies to Monitor Winter Storm Needs Across the State

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Potential exists for frostbite, hypothermia as dangerous temperatures set in this weekend SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Governor JB Pritzker has directed state public safety agencies to work with state agencies and local jurisdictions to ensure the appropriate resources are available as artic cold temperatures and snow... Read More.

Carbon Monoxide Safety is Key to Staying Safe and Warm this Winter

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Fire Departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide incidents in 2019 Springfield, Ill- Cold winter winds continue to bring a chill to the state meaning many Illinoisans will be turning up their thermostats to stay warm for the rest of the winter season. The... Read More.

OCC Cancels Baseball Winter Camp

Tuesday, December 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Olney Central College Baseball Winter Camp scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.

SIC Campuses to be Closed for Winter Break December 23-31

Friday, December 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Harrisburg and Carmi campuses of SIC will be closed for the winter break, All Day Dec. 23-31.

WVC Closed for Winter Break

Thursday, December 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College will be closing early at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, and will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 through Jan. 4, 2021 for Winter Break.There will be no classes and all offices will be closed during this... Read More.

Getting Around Illinois provides latest winter road conditions

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDOT site provides continually updated info during snow-and-ice season SPRINGFIELD – With the potential for the first major storm this winter fast approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road... Read More.

OCC Baseball Winter Camp Jan. 23

Tuesday, December 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

OLNEY, Ill. — Olney Central College Baseball will host a Winter Camp on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the OCC Gymnasium and Britton’s Bullpen in Olney.The camp, for ages 6 through 12, will meet from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructors will include the OCC coaching... Read More.

SIJHSAA Board of Control Votes to Postpone Junior High Winter Sports Thursday

Friday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The SIJHSAA (Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association) Board of Control met yesterday via Zoom to discuss winter sports, mainly junior high girls and boys basketball. It unanimously voted to postpone activities until IDPH Return to Play Guidelines are put in place, citing... Read More.