State News

IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months

Trust Fund Usually Replenished by Employer Taxes During Recoveries, Administration Pursuing Additional Federal Options to Cover Unemployment Expenses Across NationSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced it will begin to borrow funds from the federal government to continue to meet unemployment... Read More.

‘BIG’ (Business Interruption Grants) Program for Those Impacted by the COVID-19 Related Closures: $40 Million Available to Barbers, Restaurants, & Gyms

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is assisting the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in getting the word out on a new opportunity to help small businesses impacted by the coronavirus related closures. Beginning June 20, businesses can apply for $10,000... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Reminds of Free Fishing in IL June 19-22: Great Opportunity for ‘Father’s Day’ Weekend Fun

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is reminding everyone that the annual Illinois Department of Natural Resource (IDNR) Free Fishing Days celebration is scheduled for June 19 to 22 this year. Free Fishing Days is a four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois when... Read More.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST PLASMA COLLECTION COMPANY

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Raoul Alleges CSL Plasma’s Policies Discriminate Against People with Disabilities Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against one of the largest plasma collection companies in the world, which has 14 locations in Illinois, alleging the company’s policies discriminate against people who have disabilities. Attorney... Read More.

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. “After experiencing minor symptoms over the weekend, I consulted with my health care provider using telehealth services. Upon the advice of my doctor, I was tested yesterday and informed today that I have tested positive... Read More.

Reminder: Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Is July 15, Just 1 Month Away

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline Previously Extended Three Months Due To COVID-19; Many Have Already FiledToday, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for... Read More.

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Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Junior Livestock Expo to be held in September, 4-H General Project Show will proceed virtually SPRINGFIELD, IL- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker will issue an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year. The announcement of the cancellations... Read More.

IL Department on Aging: 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards – Extension

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful... Read More.

Jesse White Launches Driver’s License/ID Card Preregistration Application

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has launched an online driver’s license and ID card preregistration application program to reduce the processing time of transactions at Driver Services facilities. It is a proactive approach that will save customers time... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Warns of Heat Hazards on the Job

Friday, June 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Heat-related illness can be deadly SPRINGFIELD – Summer doesn’t officially start for a few more days, but sometimes the heat and humidity don’t pay attention to the calendar. It is dangerous – even deadly – for workers not to pay attention to hot, humid conditions.“Understandably, much... Read More.