April 2021 – WQRL Radio 106.3 FM

Southern Illinois Republicans Oppose Bill to Soften Penalties for Meth, Heroin, and Possession of All Controlled Substances

SPRINGFIELD – State Representatives Dave Severin (R-Benton), Republican ranking member of the Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee, State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) joined fellow Republicans in opposing House Bill 3447 on the Illinois House floor on Wednesday. The legislation would drop the penalty for possession of 3 grams

32 RLC Students Join PTK Honor Society

22Aprilit

INA – More than three dozen Rend Lake College students were recognized for their academic prowess with their induction into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization for two-year colleges that help high-achieving students with scholarships, career training, transfer success and leadership training. RLC welcomed 32 new members into

Mobile Market to Be Held at Rend Lake College Monday

22AprilBarry Wright

INA – There will be a drive-thru Mobile Market at Rend Lake College in Ina on Monday, April 26. Distribution of free, fresh food will begin at 2 p.m. It will be first come, first serve and will start on the west side of campus. Please enter on the North Road and follow the signs.

COVID-19 Vaccinations Still Available at Banterra Center in Carbondale

22AprilBarry Wright

MURPHYSBORO – The Jackson County Health Department continues to operate a mass vaccination clinic at the Banterra Center on the SIU Carbondale campus with support from the Illinois National Guard. The mass vaccination site at the Carbondale Civic Center closed Monday. Any Illinois resident age 16 and older can continue to go to the Banterra

Williamson County Sheriff’s Dept. to Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

22AprilBarry Wright

MARION – With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to announce the 20th Take Back Day. Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Williamson County Administrative Building, located at 407 N.

IDPH Wednesday Reported 2,765 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois

22AprilBarry Wright

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Wednesday reported 2,765 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 28 additional deaths. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,309,552 cases, including 21,722 deaths, in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from

Sen. Fowler to Host Upcoming Blood Drive at The Hub in Marion

22AprilBarry Wright

MARION – Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States? Or that just one donation has the potential to save up to three lives? To help meet the current demand for blood donations, State Senator Dale Fowler is partnering together with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to host a blood drive

McLeansboro Police Seeking Full-time and Part-time Patrolman

22AprilBarry Wright

MCLEANSBORO – The City of McLeansboro is now taking applications for the position of full-time patrolman and part-time patrolman. Requirements and benefit information for both positions can be found on the McLeansboro Police Department Facebook page. Anyone interested should submit a completed employment application, completed resume and submit police training records by 3:30 p.m. on

Southern Seven Health Announces Teen COVID Vaccination Opportunity

22Aprilit

ULLIN – Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) has announced two new COVID-19 vaccination clinics aimed at parents who would like to get their 16 to 17 year olds vaccinated. Two different locations will offer the Pfizer vaccine to teens accompanied by their parent or guardian on Saturday. The two clinic locations are as follows:– 10

Southern Seven Health Launches Mobile Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Tour

22Aprilit

ULLIN – Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) has announced the launch of a new mobile COVID-19 Vaccine tour throughout the S7 region. These pop-up vaccination events are aimed to reach some of the farthest outlying townships in each of the seven counties. The mobile pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will utilize the Illinois Department of Public