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Illinois Considering Postponement of Property Tax Payments

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

A new bill would require the June property tax bill to be pushed back 90 days and comes as several Illinois counties look at ways to give taxpayers additional time. Property tax bills are due in June and September in Illinois. Seeing the economic fallout... Read More.

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. IDoA distributed the funds, provided through Emergency Assistance Services grants, to the... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECOGNIZE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS’ WEEK APRIL 12-18, 2020

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Telecommunicators, Call-takers, and Technicians are the Critical Lifeline Behind the Scenes Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is recognizing Telecommunicators, Operators and other behind-the-scenes-heroes who dispatch Troopers and officers from other state agencies in emergency situations. The recognition comes during National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week, April 12-18,... Read More.

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Jesse White Announces Emergency Rules Filed to Extend Expiration Dates for DLs, IDs and Vehicle Registrations for at Least 90 Days after Driver Services Facilities Reopen

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Encourages residents to use online services during office closures through April 30 due to COVID-19 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and document filings... Read More.

Rep. Bailey Applauds State Police Rule to Extend FOID Card & CCL Holders Through Coronavirus; Plus 12 Months

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) learned today that the Illinois State Police Director filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. The rules, effective immediately, are designed to provide FOID card... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,465 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 additional deaths. - Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females... Read More.

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CONSUMER ALERT Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of CARES Act Scams

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges Illinois residents to be vigilant and watch for scammers trying to take advantage of the upcoming COVID-19 federal economic stimulus payments to individuals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law March 27 and has... Read More.

Illinois State Police Director Files Emergency Rules Regarding FOID and CCL Renewals

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. These rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the renewal requirements during the effects of... Read More.

Annual Illinois Township Meeting Cancelled Due to CoViD-19

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

In an email obtained by WROY/WRUL News Tuesday afternoon, Illinois Township Officials made the determination to cancel the annual Town Meeting that’s scheduled for every April. Specifically, Executive Order 2020-22 addressed the meeting which was to be scheduled for April 14th or 21st. The... Read More.

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Third Saline County Resident Among the New 1,287 Cases Confirmed in Illinois Tuesday 4-7-20

Tuesday, April 7 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 of another Saline County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a female in her 40’s, is at home in isolation. The individual is thought to have been exposed to the... Read More.

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Illinois Considering Postponement of Property Tax Payments

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECOGNIZE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS’ WEEK APRIL 12-18, 2020

Jesse White Announces Emergency Rules Filed to Extend Expiration Dates for DLs, IDs and Vehicle Registrations for at Least 90 Days after Driver Services Facilities Reopen

Rep. Bailey Applauds State Police Rule to Extend FOID Card & CCL Holders Through Coronavirus; Plus 12 Months

Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

CONSUMER ALERT Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of CARES Act Scams

Illinois State Police Director Files Emergency Rules Regarding FOID and CCL Renewals

Annual Illinois Township Meeting Cancelled Due to CoViD-19

Third Saline County Resident Among the New 1,287 Cases Confirmed in Illinois Tuesday 4-7-20

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