State News

North American Lighting Receives Nomination for Coolest Thing Made In Illinois

Friday, February 19 by Jc Tinsley

North American Lighting, Inc.’s (NAL) Ford Bronco headlight is nominated for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) Makers Madness contest determining the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. “We are proud to be manufacturing headlights for the legendary Ford Bronco and hope to prove it is the... Read More.

To Keep Electric and Natural Gas Costs Down, the ICC Urges Customers to Follow Winter Energy Savings Tips

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL- The Illinois Commerce Commission is continuing to monitor the power situation in Texas and other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather events and warns that increases in wholesale energy prices could have an impact on some Illinois electric and natural gas... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White Calls on Drivers to Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles (aka Scott’s Law)

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is issuing an urgent reminder to motorists to adhere to the state’s Move Over Law, also known as Scott’s Law, designed to protect law enforcement and emergency responders who are stopped on the side of roadways. White also... Read More.

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Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Mike Madigan’s resignation from the Illinois legislature. “When I first ran for office, the first promise I made the people of the State of Illinois was that I would... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,966 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Weather continues to delay federal government’s delivery of vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,966 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths. - Carroll County: – 1 female 90s - Champaign County: 1 male 90s - Cook County:... Read More.

HIGHER EDUCATION AGENCIES ENCOURAGED BY STEADY FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AMIDST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Increase in MAP and Funding for Common Application Support Increased Access, Diversity and Equity SPRINGFIELD— Despite budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. JB Pritzker recommended several increases for programs to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in his budget address. State higher education leaders... Read More.

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Rep. Adam Niemerg’s Statement on Michael Madigan’s Announced Resignation from the Illinois House After 50 Years

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) issued the following statement on the announcement of Michael J. Madigan’s resignation at the end of this month: “Mike Madigan has been in the Illinois legislature since before I was born. His influence and impact as the Speaker of the... Read More.

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Applications are now available for nurse practitioner scholarships through the Illinois Farm Bureau® Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program. There will be 15 scholarships, worth $4,000 each, granted this year. The scholarship program, now in its twenty ninth year, helps encourage and develop the pool of... Read More.

Illinois AFL-CIO Salutes Michael J. Madigan on Historic Legislative Career of Public Service

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today issued the following statement on the retirement of longtime Illinois House Speaker and State Representative Michael J. Madigan: “The Illinois AFL-CIO and all of organized labor in Illinois wish to sincerely... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Weather continues to delay federal shipments of vaccines SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths. - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 2 females 70s, 1 male 70s, 3... Read More.

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North American Lighting Receives Nomination for Coolest Thing Made In Illinois

To Keep Electric and Natural Gas Costs Down, the ICC Urges Customers to Follow Winter Energy Savings Tips

Secretary of State Jesse White Calls on Drivers to Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles (aka Scott’s Law)

Severin Says Madigan’s Reign in Springfield Leaves Trail of Debt and Corruption

Public Health Officials Announce 1,966 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

HIGHER EDUCATION AGENCIES ENCOURAGED BY STEADY FUNDING FOR EDUCATION AMIDST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

Rep. Adam Niemerg’s Statement on Michael Madigan’s Announced Resignation from the Illinois House After 50 Years

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE

Illinois AFL-CIO Salutes Michael J. Madigan on Historic Legislative Career of Public Service

Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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