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State of Illinois Joins PCs for People to Announce Computer Distribution Events Planned for Metro East in February

Tuesday, February 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Series to provide computers for to those in need; part of statewide call to action to address the digital divide for families in Illinois METRO EAST – The State of Illinois today joined PCs for People and officials from Cahokia, Belleville and East St. Louis Public... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Still Fighting the ISBE Rule that Disrespects Teachers’ Individual Freedoms; Mandates Progressive Political Ideology: Public Forum * Monday, Feb. 8 * 6:00PM * Christ’s Church of Effingham

Monday, February 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) continues to encourage parents, teachers, and community leaders to register their opinions with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) that will consider a proposal on February 16, drafted by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), entitled: “Culturally... Read More.

State Representatives Wilhour, Halbrook, Caulkins, Miller, Niemerg: Tracy Party Chairman Victory a Win for Conservatives

Monday, February 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Beecher City, IL- State Representatives Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), Chris Miller (R-Oakland) and Adam Niemerg R-Dieterich) are issuing the following statement on the election of Don Tracy as Illinois Republican Chairman."Despite some news reports, Don Tracy is Chairman of... Read More.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HOST VIRTUAL HEMP SUMMIT

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host a virtual Hemp Summit Tuesday, February 23. The free online event will take place from 9 am to noon with presentations from growers, processors, university researchers, industry stakeholders and IDOA staff.“We have had two... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Visits Campbell Energy in Carmi: Largest Oil Producer in the Illinois Basin Employs Over 125

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) met with president, Jacob Campbell, and some of the personnel of Campbell Energy, LLC in Carmi in January. As a new member of the Illinois General Assembly, Rep. Niemerg is meeting with industry and community leaders around the 109th... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,328 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,328 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 69 additional deaths.- Coles County: 1 female 90s - Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 male 50s, 4 females 60s, 2 males 60s, 2... Read More.

State Public Safety Agencies to Monitor Winter Storm Needs Across the State

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Potential exists for frostbite, hypothermia as dangerous temperatures set in this weekend SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Governor JB Pritzker has directed state public safety agencies to work with state agencies and local jurisdictions to ensure the appropriate resources are available as artic cold temperatures and snow... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemerg – Glad to See School Sports Again but Frustrated at Empty Gymnasiums

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

While school sports have started again in the state of Illinois, student athletes are under different very different rules, while gymnasiums that are usually jammed with people rooting on their favorite team, games are being played to empty bleachers with no cheerleaders and parents... Read More.

State Directs Excess Vaccine from Pharmacy Partnership Program to Those Eligible in Phase 1B

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Human Services deploying teams to help vaccinate long-term care residents and staff as quickly as possible SPRINGFIELD – In order to increase the limited supply of vaccine to eligible recipients, the State of Illinois is working with Walgreens and CVS pharmacies to temporarily... Read More.

State Representative Adam Niemerg Urges Opposition to Radical ISBE Mandates

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Dieterich, IL…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) this week joined several of his colleagues at a press conference to urge citizens to oppose new State Board of Education rules that would require teachers to not only encourage students to become far left activists, but to... Read More.

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State of Illinois Joins PCs for People to Announce Computer Distribution Events Planned for Metro East in February

Rep. Niemerg Still Fighting the ISBE Rule that Disrespects Teachers’ Individual Freedoms; Mandates Progressive Political Ideology: Public Forum * Monday, Feb. 8 * 6:00PM * Christ’s Church of Effingham

State Representatives Wilhour, Halbrook, Caulkins, Miller, Niemerg: Tracy Party Chairman Victory a Win for Conservatives

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HOST VIRTUAL HEMP SUMMIT

Rep. Niemerg Visits Campbell Energy in Carmi: Largest Oil Producer in the Illinois Basin Employs Over 125

Public Health Officials Announce 3,328 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

State Public Safety Agencies to Monitor Winter Storm Needs Across the State

Rep. Adam Niemerg – Glad to See School Sports Again but Frustrated at Empty Gymnasiums

State Directs Excess Vaccine from Pharmacy Partnership Program to Those Eligible in Phase 1B

State Representative Adam Niemerg Urges Opposition to Radical ISBE Mandates

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