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Illinois Measure Would Require ‘Gender Neutral’ Bathrooms To Remove ‘Offensive’ Urinals

Friday, May 19 by WROY-WRUL News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Lawmakers continue crafting a measure to allow public restrooms in Illinois to be converted to gender neutral multi-occupancy facilities. The House narrowly passed House Bill 1286 in March. The measure allows for public restrooms to be... Read More.

Area Legislators Applaud Reinstatement of Blue Collar Jobs Act

Thursday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Area legislators are applauding the reinstatement of the Blue Collar Jobs Act, which aims to bring good paying jobs to Illinois through a series of income tax credits for qualified capital investments in the construction of new or improved property. Representatives Dave Severin and Patrick... Read More.

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Dennis Stroughmatt with Wabash Roots ‘N’ Que

Wednesday, May 17 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line-ON DEMAND- Heather talks with Dennis Stroughmatt, Chairman of the Wabash Roots 'N' Que Fest about the event. Tune in for more!!

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24 Republican Governors Commit To Help Texas Defend It’s Border

Wednesday, May 17 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Twenty-four Republican governors have responded to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for help to secure its border with Mexico. “The federal government’s response handling the expiration of Title 42 has represented a complete failure of the Biden Administration,” the governors said in... Read More.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Could Face Legal Action under Measure Poised for Pritzker’s Signature

Friday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

Special to WROY/WRUL News courtesy of Capitol News Illinois By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinois[email protected] Illinois would become one of the first states to make so-called crisis pregnancy centers subject to the same consumer fraud standards as car dealerships, retailers... Read More.

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Former State Senator Darren Bailey And Advocate For Illinois

Friday, May 12 by WROY-WRUL News

In this episode of Open Line, Heather talked with Former State Senator Darren Bailey about how the people can help improve Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey are staying busy advocating for our children and their future. Tune in to hear more!!!

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Carmi Rifle Club To Sponsor Annual NRA Day

Thursday, May 11 by WROY-WRUL News

Saturday, June 3rd, the Carmi Rifle Club will be hosting their annual Brownell’s NRA Day which will be open to men, women, and youths (ages 9 yrs.old and up). The Carmi club is proud to continue southern Illinois' rich heritage of firearm ownership and sport shooting. The event, partially funded by a grant... Read More.

American Pickers Returning To Southern Illinois

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

Do you own something rare or unusual? If so, You might just find yourself on the popular tv show American Pickers! Production members for the television show, American Pickers have announced that the show will be in the Southern Illinois area in July to shoot... Read More.

Lightfoot Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead Of Expected Surge In The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – As Illinois continues to welcome migrants from the Mexican border, officials are now scrambling to find the resources to care for them. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday in response to the influx of migrants. “Yes, of course, we... Read More.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 42nd And Final Disaster Proclamation Has Expired

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

After 1,155 days, Illinois’ COVID-19 disaster proclamation expires May 11, ending emergency powers for Gov. J.B. Pritzker in place since the pandemic started. Illinois was one of only six states still calling COVID-19 a disaster or emergency. Pritzker has held emergency powers for over 70% of his time... Read More.

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Illinois Measure Would Require ‘Gender Neutral’ Bathrooms To Remove ‘Offensive’ Urinals

Area Legislators Applaud Reinstatement of Blue Collar Jobs Act

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Dennis Stroughmatt with Wabash Roots ‘N’ Que

24 Republican Governors Commit To Help Texas Defend It’s Border

Crisis Pregnancy Centers Could Face Legal Action under Measure Poised for Pritzker’s Signature

OPEN LINE-ON DEMAND- Former State Senator Darren Bailey And Advocate For Illinois

American Pickers Returning To Southern Illinois

Lightfoot Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead Of Expected Surge In The Coming Weeks

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 42nd And Final Disaster Proclamation Has Expired

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