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WITH MULTIPLE RECENT CRASHES INVOLVING ISP TROOPERS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CALL ON MOTORISTS TO FOLLOW “MOVE OVER” LAW

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – With multiple recent crashes involving Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers, Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly implores motorists to respect the Move Over Law and use caution when approaching emergency vehicles on interstates and roads. In the past three... Read More.

OSFM Encourages Older Illinoisans to Practice Fire Safety

Tuesday, February 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In 2019, 47.6 percent of the 110 fire deaths in Illinois were people over 60 Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans to keep fire safety a top priority. Some... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DIRECTOR ADDRESSES FIREARMS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY OF HENRY PRATT SHOOTING

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – Today, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly joined by Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Col. Mark Peyton and Division of Justice Services (DJS) Col. Isaiah Vega, announced the continued wide-ranging efforts to improve operations, information sharing, and enforcement of... Read More.

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The Mark of Faith by State Representative Adam Niemerg

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

"Any country that accepts abortion, is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what it wants." – Mother Teresa On Ash Wednesday, it is not unusual to see politicians walking around government buildings with a cross marked on their... Read More.

Republican Paul Schimpf to Announce Candidacy for Governor

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Marine Corps Veteran and Former State Senator to Launch with Statewide Tour When: Monday, February 15—Tuesday, February 16 Where: Multiple Locations — Listed Below. Due to COVID restrictions, masks and social distancing is requested. Details: Senator Schimpf will host a virtual gubernatorial campaign announcement on February 15, 2021... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,598 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, February 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record breaking 95,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday; 10% of Illinoisans vaccinated SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,598 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths. - Clinton County: 1 male 80s - Cook County: 1 female... Read More.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces the ACA Marketplace is Reopening for Illinoisans to Purchase Health Insurance Coverage

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

February 15th is the start of the new 2021 Special Enrollment Period Chicago – Governor JB Pritzker is encouraging eligible Illinoisans who do not have health insurance to enroll in an ACA Health Insurance Marketplace plan beginning February 15th. An executive order signed by President Biden... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,838 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 1.5 million doses of vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,838 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 102 additional deaths. - Clay County: 1 female 80s - Clinton County: 1 female 80s - Coles County:... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLISH FIRST REPORT FROM NEWLY FORMED MOVE OVER TASK FORCE

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Report Highlights Proposals to Improve Safety of Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Motorists The Move Over Task Force, formed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker in 2019, today delivered a report detailing their study of the causes of Move Over crashes and violations... Read More.

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First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Illinois

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continued mask wearing and vaccination are essential SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.351, which was first identified in South Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the variant in... Read More.

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WITH MULTIPLE RECENT CRASHES INVOLVING ISP TROOPERS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CALL ON MOTORISTS TO FOLLOW “MOVE OVER” LAW

OSFM Encourages Older Illinoisans to Practice Fire Safety

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DIRECTOR ADDRESSES FIREARMS SAFETY ENFORCEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY OF HENRY PRATT SHOOTING

The Mark of Faith by State Representative Adam Niemerg

Republican Paul Schimpf to Announce Candidacy for Governor

Public Health Officials Announce 2,598 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Gov. Pritzker Announces the ACA Marketplace is Reopening for Illinoisans to Purchase Health Insurance Coverage

Public Health Officials Announce 2,838 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PUBLISH FIRST REPORT FROM NEWLY FORMED MOVE OVER TASK FORCE

First Case of B.1.351 COVID-19 Variant in Illinois

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