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Local Community Colleges Receive Funding for Critical Capital Projects

Mattoon, IL-State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is announcing the release of funding for capital projects at three local community college facilities in the 55th Senate District.As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2020 capital budget, funds will be released from the Illinois Capital... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Launches New Resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) to Benefit Students, Educators and Families

Friday, August 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL -The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) announced today the publication of a new website to provide a consolidated resource for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in Illinois. View the new site at https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/doit-steam/Pages/default.aspx.Organizations across... Read More.

Back to Court: Rep. Bailey Wants Pritzker Held in Civil Contempt

Thursday, August 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – Governor J.B. Pritzker has continually ignored a valid court ruling that his COVID-19 Executive Orders after April 8, 2020 are null and void, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey.“This isn’t about some political battle between me and the Governor, it’s about... Read More.

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Secretary of State Jesse White is hosting a virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month “Wave Away the Waiting” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities at www.LifeGoesOn.com.Nationally, people of color comprise 59 percent of the waiting list for organ transplants; however, this year... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Reminder About the Importance of Vaccinations During COVID-19

Wednesday, August 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

August is National Immunization Awareness Month SPRINGFIELD – Although school will look different this year because of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), whether it’s remote learning, in the classroom, or a hybrid, kids should still receive their routine vaccinations. Vaccines help protect children from diseases like chickenpox... Read More.

RWB Music Fest Postponed; Rescheduled for August 2021

Tuesday, August 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

[Jasper, Indiana] - The RWB Music Fest (Red, White, & Brauen Music Festival) originally scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2020, has been postponed until Saturday, August 28, 2021.Craig Morgan and Terri Clark will co-headline the concert set to take place at Uebelhor Toyota on... Read More.

The Cost of a Gap Year Could Come Back to Haunt You

Friday, July 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

To the Editor:The cost of a gap year could come back to haunt youCollege students have a decision to make this fall. Are online classes the best option? Is heading back to campus worth the risk during a global pandemic? Is this the best... Read More.

IHSA Makes Major Changes to the High School Sports Schedule; Football Moved to Spring

Thursday, July 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Bloomington, IL) -- The Illinois High School Association is planning to restructure its sports calendar for the upcoming school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All sports will be played over truncated fall, winter, spring, and summer seasons. The IHSA has placed golf, girls... Read More.

A Statement from the Illinois Department of Agriculture Regarding the Mailing of Unsolicited Seeds:

Wednesday, July 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The mystery seeds that have been showing up in the mail from China and other countries are now being seen in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Agriculture released a statement Tuesday asking anyone who receives seeds they didn't order to contact them. People are... Read More.

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PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE $270 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS

Monday, July 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BIG economic recovery program deploys $270 million to help child care businesses reopen safely amidst ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, giving preference to hard-hit communities CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced $270 million in funding is available to assist... Read More.

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