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Popularity for Illinois’ Dual Credit Program Continues to Rise with Illinois High School Students

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 500,000 students have earned early college credit before High School graduation since 2010 SPRINGFIELD (March 18, 2021) – Over the last decade, Illinois’ Dual Credit Program has seen a steady enrollment increase of more than 5.9% annually with more than half-a-million students earning... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,793 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 5 million doses of vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,793 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths. - Champaign County: 1 female 60s - Cook County: 1 female 60s, 1... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Yet Another Chicago Proposal: Taxing Ammo on Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) re-confirmed today that he is opposed to a legislative proposal that would impose a 1 percent tax on Illinois gun owners when they purchase ammunition. The bill has been assigned to the Sales, Amusement, & Other Taxes Subcommittee of... Read More.

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Rep. Patrick Windhorst -Windhorst Discusses Reimagine Illinois and Our Fiscal Situation

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House Republican caucus recently revealed their new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. It is a four-point plan to end the culture of corruption, restore responsible fiscal leadership, grow jobs and opportunity, and ensure public safety in the State of Illinois. The plan outlines... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Leads Inquiry for Answers to Help Illinoisans in Need of Benefits During Covid-19 Crisis

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) sent off a letter this week to the Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) asking for answers to questions on how the legislature can help cut the bureaucracy to hire more staff to be able to... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Joins with Farm Safety Experts To Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact on Safety SPRINGFIELD – Every year in Illinois and throughout the grain belt states, dozens of people become entrapped in grain, usually inside a grain bin, and many of those people perish. Hundreds more are injured in grain handling... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,832 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,832 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 13 additional deaths. - Champaign County: 1 male 80s - Cook County: 2 females 60s, 3 males 60s, 2 males 80s, 2 females 90s, 1... Read More.

Congresswoman Miller Announces the Annual Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) announced the annual Congressional Art Competition. The Congresswoman invites high school students in Illinois' 15th Congressional District to participate in a nation-wide high school arts competition. The Artistic Discovery Contest is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,220 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,220 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths. - Cook County: 1 female 50, 1 male 60, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 2 females 80s, 5 males... Read More.

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ICC Announces FY 2022-2026 Crossing Safety Improvement Plan

Tuesday, March 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

$78 Million included for Rebuild Illinois Capital Projects Springfield, IL – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program to begin implementing highway-rail safety capital projects for local roads across the state. For Fiscal Years 2022-2026, the ICC will... Read More.

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Popularity for Illinois’ Dual Credit Program Continues to Rise with Illinois High School Students

Public Health Officials Announce 2,793 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Yet Another Chicago Proposal: Taxing Ammo on Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Rep. Patrick Windhorst -Windhorst Discusses Reimagine Illinois and Our Fiscal Situation

Rep. Niemerg Leads Inquiry for Answers to Help Illinoisans in Need of Benefits During Covid-19 Crisis

Illinois Department of Labor Joins with Farm Safety Experts To Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

Public Health Officials Announce 1,832 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Congresswoman Miller Announces the Annual Congressional Art Competition

Public Health Officials Announce 1,220 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

ICC Announces FY 2022-2026 Crossing Safety Improvement Plan

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