State News

Public Health Officials Announce 3,314 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New vaccination record – more than 65,000 doses administered in one daySPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,314 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 69 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 70s - Boone County:... Read More.

STATE OF ILLINOIS AND ASCM LAUNCH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TRAINING PROGRAM TO PREPARE RESIDENTS FOR JOBS FUELED BY GROWING E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Supply Chain Management Training Program to Provide Employment Opportunities While Addressing Growing Demand for TalentCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new training program designed to prepare more residents for roles in Illinois’ growing supply chain... Read More.

Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives Urge JCAR to Reject New Political Activism Training Requirements for Teachers

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southern Illinois – Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are sounding off in opposition to new regulations that will require teachers to receive ongoing training and measurement in political activism via new “Culturally Responsive Teacher and Leader Standards” (CRTL) proposed by the Illinois State Board of... Read More.

IDES Announces Progress in Implementing Continued Assistance Act

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Revisions Impacting, FPUC, PUA, PUA Overpayments, PEUC, MEUCSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced programmatic updates and changes to several unemployment programs contained within the Continued Assistance Act (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, and the progress the Department... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Lifelong farmer State Sen.Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be leading ag-related legislative efforts for Republicans in the Illinois Senate as the ranking GOP-member of the chamber’s Agriculture Committee. “Our family farms and agri-businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Sen. Bailey. “As someone who... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,304 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More Than One Million COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Illinois; Regions 8 and 9 on track to move to Phase 4 on Wednesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,304 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemberg – Illinois House Republicans Address Progressive Agenda of Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois House Republicans held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to the new standards for educators, adopted by the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) that deal with culturally responsive teaching. State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) took part in the press conference.The controversial standards... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are joining together to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans in the ISP and the communities in which... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,312 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois set to surpass today one million doses administered; Region 10 on track to move to Phase 4 on Tuesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,312 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional... Read More.

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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Preparedness actions can prevent injuries, reduce property damage SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are promoting earthquake preparedness throughout the month of... Read More.