State News

Public Health Officials Announce 2,825 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois on-track to administer more than 1.5 million doses of vaccine by tomorrow SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,825 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 70s, 1 male... Read More.

Illinois Product Expo Goes Online for 2021

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced the launch of Illinois Product Online Marketplace. This online platform provides consumers the opportunity to purchase Illinois products in place of the annual Illinois Product Expo, which was cancelled due to Covid-19. Now through March 3,... Read More.

Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller released a statement today on Honeywell’s intent to reopen the Metropolis Works plant in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District.“Metropolis, Illinois is home to the sole uranium conversion plant in the United States, and this announcement is great news for Massac County... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Opposed ‘Rules’ Pushed by Speaker Welch: No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules” of 4 Decades

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) today opposed the Illinois House of Representatives Rules (“House Rules”) proposed by new Speaker Chris Welch, that will govern the 102nd General Assembly (G.A.) Session for 2021-22. These rules are available online at ilga.gov under House Resolution 72. “These rules... Read More.

Severin Says New House Rules Lack Transparency, Leave Public Out of Process

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) returned to the Illinois House floor for the first time since March 2020 on Wednesday. Lawmakers returned after a year that saw great tumult and change in Illinois government.Lawmakers were back in the State Capitol to vote... Read More.

Rep. Patrick Windhorst – No Real Change from the “Madigan House Rules”

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New rules pushed through the House today by the majority party continue to shut out representatives in the minority, and the millions of constituents they represent. While as Speaker of the House, Mike Madigan repeatedly put rules in place to stifle the voices and opinions... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Lincoln’s Birthday and Presidents Day

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Feb. 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. In addition, facilities that operate on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 while facilities... Read More.

Administration Begins Design Process for $84 Million Communications Building at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding for Building Expansion Provided by Governor Pritzker’s Bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan CARBONDALE – The Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) today announced RATIO Architects will spearhead the design process for the expanded communications building on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) campus. CDB released $8,301,920... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,082 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccinations nearly double from a week ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,082 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Clinton County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 60s, 1... Read More.

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,747 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,747 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 35 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 90s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 2 males 50s, 3 males 60s, 1... Read More.