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Walmart Takes Steps to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Walmart Region 43 COVID-19 Health & Safety Clean New operating hours allow stores to be closed 10.5 hours for deep cleaning Increased usage & programmed hours of auto C (automated scrubber/cleaner) Associates utilizing spraying & wiping down carts with sanitizer before & after opening &... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department April 2nd Update – Still Just One Case in Tri-County Area

Thursday, April 2 by Jc Tinsley

As of 4:00PM today, Thursday, April 2, 2020, Egyptian Health Department has not been notified of any new cases of COVID-19 in our tri-county area of Saline, Gallatin and White Counties. Saline County is currently the only county in our service area with 1... Read More.

New programs available to help Illinois small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Paycheck Protection Program Eligible recipients may qualify for a loan up to $10 million determined by eight weeks of prior average payroll plus an additional 25% of that amount. Loan payments will be deferred for six months. SBA will forgive loans if all employees... Read More.

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With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin today announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Tops 6.6 Million

Thursday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. The stunning report Thursday from the Labor Department showed that job... Read More.

White Encourages Residents to Use Online Services during Office Closures Due to COVID-19

Wednesday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Driver Services facilities closed statewide through April 30 Online transactions will help alleviate the rush when Driver Services facilities reopen Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that many online services are available at www.cyberdriveillinois.com while Driver Services facilities are now closed to... Read More.

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With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

Wednesday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin today announced that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust... Read More.

Representative Darren Bailey Responds to Unemployment Filing Difficulty

Wednesday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Representative Darren Bailey is responding to constituents who say they continue to have trouble filing for unemployment with the Illinois Department of Employment Security. He says people are experiencing… "Lots of delays and many times people can't even get through. The phone lines are jammed.... Read More.

Updated Resources for EDCs, Businesses, and Communities

Tuesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

VITAL RESOURCES FOR ORGANIZATIONS & BUSINESSES (UPDATED) Medical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Donations (URGENT) State Emergency Small Business Grants and Loan Assistance (DCEO) Hospitality Emergency Grant Program Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund Downstate Small Business... Read More.

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Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

Monday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago — Attorney General Kwame Raoul is alerting Illinois residents to a wave of COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Raoul is urging consumers to exercise caution before responding to solicitations for money or personal information that are tied to the COVID-19... Read More.

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Walmart Takes Steps to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Egyptian Health Department April 2nd Update – Still Just One Case in Tri-County Area

New programs available to help Illinois small businesses impacted by COVID-19

With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

Unemployment Rate Tops 6.6 Million

White Encourages Residents to Use Online Services during Office Closures Due to COVID-19

With $349 Billion in Emergency Small Business Capital Cleared, SBA and Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization Effort to Distribute Funds

Representative Darren Bailey Responds to Unemployment Filing Difficulty

Updated Resources for EDCs, Businesses, and Communities

Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

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