State News

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.

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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 you College 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.

Pritzker Administration to Distribute 60,000 Cloth Face Masks to State Agencies, Boards and Commissions to Protect Returning Workforce

Friday, July 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois will distribute more than 60,000 cloth masks to State agencies, boards and commissions to protect the health and safety of employees returning to the workplace. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Central Management Services (CMS), and the Illinois... Read More.

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – As temperatures continue to rise, many Illinoisans are looking for ways to cool off. While many pools and beaches are closed this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, home pools, either permeant or pop-up, are still in use. If families plan... Read More.

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Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Federal Guidelines Make Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Susceptible to Fraud SPRINGFIELD – IDES has uncovered and is investigating a widespread fraud scheme that is being conducted nationwide, impacting each state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs, implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. PUA provides... Read More.

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

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

RWB Music Fest Postponed; Rescheduled for August 2021

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

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

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

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

Pritzker Administration to Distribute 60,000 Cloth Face Masks to State Agencies, Boards and Commissions to Protect Returning Workforce

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Remind Caregivers to Supervise Children During Water Activities

Fraud Penetrating All State Unemployment Systems, IDES Taking Steps to Detect, Mitigate, and Pursue Fraudsters

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