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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.

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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.

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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.

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 day SPRINGFIELD – 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 Talent CHICAGO – 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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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

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