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American Pickers Returning To Southern Illinois

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

Do you own something rare or unusual? If so, You might just find yourself on the popular tv show American Pickers!Production members for the television show, American Pickers have announced that the show will be in the Southern Illinois area in July to shoot... Read More.

Lightfoot Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead Of Expected Surge In The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – As Illinois continues to welcome migrants from the Mexican border, officials are now scrambling to find the resources to care for them. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an emergency proclamation Tuesday in response to the influx of migrants.“Yes, of course, we... Read More.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 42nd And Final Disaster Proclamation Has Expired

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

After 1,155 days, Illinois’ COVID-19 disaster proclamation expires May 11, ending emergency powers for Gov. J.B. Pritzker in place since the pandemic started.Illinois was one of only six states still calling COVID-19 a disaster or emergency.Pritzker has held emergency powers for over 70% of his time... Read More.

Illinois State Trooper Shot During Early Morning Call; Suspect Dead

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

An Illinois State Trooper is being treated for non life threatening injuries after being shot during a call early Tuesday morning.According to Illinois State Police, at around 3 a.m. ISP Troop 10 units responded to a motorists assist on eastbound I-64 at milepost 72... Read More.

Assault Weapons Bought During Week Of Injunction Will Be Classified Illegal

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say any purchase of firearms or attachments the state deems as “assault weapons” from during the six-day injunction against Illinois’ gun ban will be illegal after Jan. 1, 2024.In January this year, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted the... Read More.

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring New Homes Be Equipped For EV Charging Stations

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Illinois may soon force new home builders to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Senate Bill 40 would require buildings to have EV capable conduits, and would apply to new and existing homes, apartments and condo buildings. It also requires new... Read More.

Legislators Push for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit And Honor Dust Storm Responders

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

Springfield — Fire officials and legislators banded together at the Capitol today to commend the heroic efforts of volunteer firefighters in response to the Dust Storm and called for the inclusion of an income tax credit into the state budget, to help alleviate the critical... Read More.

Windhorst Issues Comments After ComEd 4 Convictions

Wednesday, May 3 by Jc Tinsley

A federal jury Tuesday afternoon found all 4 defendants guilty in the 'ComEd 4' trial surrounding former House Speaker Mike Madigan. Mike McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker, Jay Doherty were found guilty on all counts. State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says the verdict should serve... Read More.

Illinois Receives Approval From Biden Admin For School-Based Health Services Expansion

Thursday, April 20 by WROY-WRUL News

SPRINGFIELD – The Biden Administration has approved a Pritzker administration proposal to expand the Illinois School-Based Health Services program, which will bring in additional federal matching funds to provide covered services for Medicaid-enrolled students across the state, including critical... Read More.

TOC Direct Media Announces Farm Family Of The Year

Tuesday, April 18 by WROY-WRUL News

First Vincennes Savings Bank and First Robinson Savings Bank, Bobcat of Daviess County and TOC Direct Media has named the Illiana Farm Family of the Year. Don Osborne Farms, Inc. is a family farming operation in southern Knox County. Don and his family have... Read More.

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American Pickers Returning To Southern Illinois

Lightfoot Declares Migrant Emergency Ahead Of Expected Surge In The Coming Weeks

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s 42nd And Final Disaster Proclamation Has Expired

Illinois State Trooper Shot During Early Morning Call; Suspect Dead

Assault Weapons Bought During Week Of Injunction Will Be Classified Illegal

Illinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring New Homes Be Equipped For EV Charging Stations

Legislators Push for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit And Honor Dust Storm Responders

Windhorst Issues Comments After ComEd 4 Convictions

Illinois Receives Approval From Biden Admin For School-Based Health Services Expansion

TOC Direct Media Announces Farm Family Of The Year

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