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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 13 ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grants to support improvements for over 135 housing rehabilitation projects in non-metro areas SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation. Through the program, DCEO will award... Read More.

Look Out for Motorcycles on the Highway

Tuesday, March 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Spring is all but upon us, and as warmer weather and nicer days increase, so do the number of motorcycles on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists account for approximately 14 percent of all traffic-related deaths, even though they... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Sets Satellite Office Hours for March 18 for Wayne, Richland, and Lawrence Counties

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that the next Satellite Office Hours will be in Lawrence, Richland, and Wayne Counties for Thursday, March 18. Thursday, March 18 8:00 – 10:00 AM Fairfield City Hall (109 NE 2nd Street) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Olney City Hall -... Read More.

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Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health confirm first Illinois case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant, which was first detected in Brazilian travelers

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case in Illinois of the COVID-19 variant called P.1. The P.1 variant was first identified in travelers from Brazil during routine airport screening in... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,740 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 93,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered yesterday in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,740 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths. - Bureau County: 1 male 50s - Champaign County: 1 male 80s - Cook County:... Read More.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Announces Current Investor Threats

Friday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging investors to be wary of internet and social media schemes promoting precious metals, cryptocurrencies, promissory notes and foreign exchange markets. This week marks Consumer Protection Week and White reminds investors to contact the Securities Department to... Read More.

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Pritzker Administration Joins Statewide Campaign to Increase Awareness Around College Financial Aid Application

Friday, March 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) are collaborating with Governor Pritzker on the new Rock the FAFSA Illinois Campaign. Designed to reach students, parents, schools and communities, the campaign is focused... Read More.

Federal Rules End Extended Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Because Illinois’ Unemployment Rate Has Dropped, Federal Government Reduces Extended Benefits for PUA Recipients, Regular Unemployment Recipients Continue to Receive 11 Additional Weeks Under PEUC SPRINGFIELD – Because Illinois’ unemployment rate has dropped, federal rules now prohibit individuals from seeking seven additional weeks of Pandemic Unemployment... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,104 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine administration 7-day rolling average approximately 84,000 doses SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,104 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 44 additional deaths. - Bureau County: 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s - Clark County: 1 male 70s - Coles... Read More.

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Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- One of the simplest and best ways to ensure ballot security and protect the integrity of elections from hackers is to bring back the use of paper ballots, according to State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Bailey has filed legislation mandating the return of paper... Read More.

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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 13 ILLINOIS COMMUNITIES TO RECEIVE HOUSING REHABILITATION GRANTS

Look Out for Motorcycles on the Highway

Rep. Niemerg Sets Satellite Office Hours for March 18 for Wayne, Richland, and Lawrence Counties

Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health confirm first Illinois case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant, which was first detected in Brazilian travelers

Public Health Officials Announce 1,740 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Announces Current Investor Threats

Pritzker Administration Joins Statewide Campaign to Increase Awareness Around College Financial Aid Application

Federal Rules End Extended Unemployment Benefits for Self-Employed

Public Health Officials Announce 2,104 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

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