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North Marcum Beach Returns to Rend Lake

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

For several years, visitors to Rend Lake have known the North Marcum Day Use Area as a Boat-in Rest Area. When the area opens on June 26, 2020, it will return to its intended purpose as a designated swimming area, while not forgetting the... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR $85 MILLION IN NEW GRANTS TO HELP BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES RECOVER

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New equity-driven programs through DCEO to provide a boost for communities and businesses hit hardest during COVID-19 crisis CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today released applications for the latest in a series of grant programs... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Two Funding Opportunities for Projects to Improve Water Quality

Wednesday, June 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Accepting Applications for New Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grant Program SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim today announced two grant opportunities with up to $9.5 million in funding for projects that will... Read More.

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Nine Brands of Hand Sanitizer Potentially Dangerous According to FDA

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Nine brands of hand sanitizer made in Mexico could be potentially hazardous to humans, the Food and Drug Administration warned Monday. The FDA is urging the public not to use brands which contain methanol, or wood alcohol. The latter can be dangerous when absorbed through the skin... Read More.

RMTD to Resume “Contactless” Fare Collection, Implement Mobile Ticketing Option on Saluki Express Service Beginning July 1

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG- Rides Mass Transit District has announced it will be resuming contactless fare collection beginning Wednesday, July 1. Passengers will place money inside fare boxes without coming into contact with drivers. Beginning that same day, passengers riding the agency’s fixed route Saluki Express service in Carbondale... Read More.

Give Blood, Get a Free COVID-19 Antibody Test

Tuesday, June 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Collinsville, Illinois — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is urging constituents to help meet the nation's urgent need for blood and platelets. For a limited time, the American Red Cross will also test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies at no... Read More.

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IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cyclosporiasis cases reported across Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 23 cases that appear to be linked to a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite. Cases have been reported in... Read More.

IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months

Monday, June 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Trust Fund Usually Replenished by Employer Taxes During Recoveries, Administration Pursuing Additional Federal Options to Cover Unemployment Expenses Across Nation SPRINGFIELD – 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.

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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.

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North Marcum Beach Returns to Rend Lake

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR $85 MILLION IN NEW GRANTS TO HELP BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES RECOVER

Pritzker Administration Announces Two Funding Opportunities for Projects to Improve Water Quality

Nine Brands of Hand Sanitizer Potentially Dangerous According to FDA

RMTD to Resume “Contactless” Fare Collection, Implement Mobile Ticketing Option on Saluki Express Service Beginning July 1

Give Blood, Get a Free COVID-19 Antibody Test

IDPH Investigating Increase In Foodborne Illnesses

IDES Securing Unemployment Benefit Payment Funds for Coming Months

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

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