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Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

The ACA Health Insurance Marketplace offers a Special Enrollment PeriodChicago – Illinoisans applying for unemployment insurance may also need health insurance after losing job-based coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace is offering a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for certain qualifying life events,... Read More.

State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Grant provides technology devices for socially isolated seniors and persons with disabilities Springfield, IL - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) received $1.7 million from the federal Administration for Community Living to provide services to older adults and persons... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) filed emergency rules mandating long-term care facilities comply with infection control practices, including testing all residents and staff for COVID-19. Each facility will be required to develop and implement a testing plan to better protect... Read More.

Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Horse racing is returning to Illinois tracks in June. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) worked with various stakeholders to bring patron free standardbred and thoroughbred racing back on tracks around the state while adhering to the social distancing guidelines. The move... Read More.

White County Businesses and COVID-19, What You Need to Know – Questions You May Have

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Patriots and IllinoisCarry are hosting an informational townhall meeting for White County Businesses Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:00 p.m., R.I.G. Ministries, 215 Industrial Drive, Carmi. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss available options and answer questions businesses owners may have about reopening... Read More.

Illinois’ Real-Time Unemployment Rate is Second Highest Among Border States

Friday, May 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nearly 1 in 4 Illinoisans now find themselves out of workCHICAGO (May 28, 2020) – Illinois’ real-time unemployment rate exceeds all of its bordering states except Kentucky. According to analysis from the nonpartisan Illinois Policy Institute, the state’s real-time unemployment rate is now at 23.1%.... Read More.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS HARTRICH AS AT-LARGE CIRCUIT JUDGE IN SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Thursday, May 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Matthew Hartrich as an At-Large Circuit Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit.Mr. Hartrich is being appointed to fill the vacancy created when Judge David Overstreet was elected to the Fifth... Read More.

State of Illinois Announces $7.3 Million Investment for Illinois Small Business Development Centers to Assist Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Thursday, May 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funds to Boost Outreach, Training and Professional Guidance Available at No Cost for Small Businesses throughout Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new $7.3 million investment from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Illinois... Read More.

Corps of Engineers Announces Opening Date for Campgrounds at Rend Lake

Wednesday, May 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Corps of Engineers campgrounds at Rend Lake, including North and South Sandusky, South Marcum, and Gun Creek will open at 8:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020.As campgrounds open for the 2020 recreation season, visitors will encounter additional physical and procedural changes implemented to promote... Read More.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT CLERK’S OFFICE TO TAKE REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF GOOD STANDING ONLINE

Wednesday, May 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that on June 1, 2020 the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office will begin offering an option for attorneys to request a Certificate of Good Standing online through a link on the Supreme Court’s website.Attorneys shall make... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Consumers That Help is Available for People Losing Job-Based Health Insurance

State of Illinois Receives $1.7 Million in Connectivity Assistance to Keep Older Illinoisans Connected During COVID-19

Illinois Department of Public Health Files Emergency Rules Mandating COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities

Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Racing Board Announce Patron Free Live Racing

White County Businesses and COVID-19, What You Need to Know – Questions You May Have

Illinois’ Real-Time Unemployment Rate is Second Highest Among Border States

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT APPOINTS HARTRICH AS AT-LARGE CIRCUIT JUDGE IN SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

State of Illinois Announces $7.3 Million Investment for Illinois Small Business Development Centers to Assist Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Corps of Engineers Announces Opening Date for Campgrounds at Rend Lake

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT CLERK’S OFFICE TO TAKE REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF GOOD STANDING ONLINE

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