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The ‘New Normal’ Should not be a Departure from the Old ‘Normal’ By State Representative Adam Niemerg

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Last year about this same time, I began in earnest to campaign to be the State Representative for the 109th District. This time last year, I was either going to an event or walking door to door to meet with potential voters. There was a lot... Read More.

Open Line On Demand – STL Dairy Council – Kelsey Bentlage 1-14-21

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Representative Patrick Windhorst Speaks Out Against Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois House Democrats passed a massive criminal justice overhaul bill in the waning moments of the 101st General Assembly Wednesday. Amendment 2 to House Bill 3653 passed by a slim margin of 60-50 votes after only being compiled in the middle of the night. The... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

384,658 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 5,862 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 97 additional deaths. - Bond County: 1 female 90s - Boone County: 1 male 50s - Christian... Read More.

Lincoln Presidential Library Joins with State Board of Education for Art Contest

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois children can showcase their artistic talents and consider the importance of art in our lives, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. The theme of the contest... Read More.

Severin Says Police and Crime Bill Makes Illinois a More Dangerous Place to Live

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted no on a massive legislative package that he says will hamper law enforcement’s ability to do their job and make Illinois a more dangerous place to live. Legislative shell games played by the Democratic Majority in... Read More.

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Illinois AFL-CIO Statement: Congratulations to new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois AFL-CIO today issued the following statement in response to the Illinois House selecting Emanuel "Chris" Welch as the new Speaker: "The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today offers a hearty congratulations to new Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris"... Read More.

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fairfield Memorial Hospital weekly updates are used to keep the public informed as progress continues to be made on our Expansion Project. During the week of January 11th, the drywall contractor has nearly finished the framing on the Third Floor and has moved down to... Read More.

Illinois Chamber Congratulates Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Chamber would like to congratulate Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch on his election today as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Speaker Welch will be the first new speaker in the lifetime of many Illinoisans. It is no secret that Illinois faces... Read More.

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SIC RECEIVES GRANT TO WORK WITH EHS – SIC and EHS Work Together to Help Students Succeed –

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (Jan. 13, 2021) -- In October 2020, Southeastern Illinois College was awarded the Innovative Bridge and Transition (IBT) grant through the Illinois Community College Board to partner with Eldorado High School. Since then, EHS students have been working with a career mentor and math... Read More.

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The ‘New Normal’ Should not be a Departure from the Old ‘Normal’ By State Representative Adam Niemerg

Open Line On Demand – STL Dairy Council – Kelsey Bentlage 1-14-21

Representative Patrick Windhorst Speaks Out Against Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Lincoln Presidential Library Joins with State Board of Education for Art Contest

Severin Says Police and Crime Bill Makes Illinois a More Dangerous Place to Live

Illinois AFL-CIO Statement: Congratulations to new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

FMH EXPANSION PROGRESS

Illinois Chamber Congratulates Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch

SIC RECEIVES GRANT TO WORK WITH EHS – SIC and EHS Work Together to Help Students Succeed –

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