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SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUNS AND METH LEAD TO 10-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR STEELEVILLE MAN

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Kyle Inselmann, 34, of Steeleville, Illinois, has been sentenced to serve 120 months in federal prison for knowingly possessing a pair of short-barreled shotguns in furtherance of drug trafficking activities. Inselmann pleaded guilty to the charges last September.According to documents filed in court, police... Read More.

Scammers Are Using Local Area State Police District Telephone Numbers to Scam Victims

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have received multiple calls from the public concerning suspected scam calls. Various ISP districts throughout the state have received reports from citizens stating they have received calls from individuals with a foreign accent claiming to be members of the... Read More.

Illinois Supreme Court to Decide If Police Can Use the Smell of Marijuana as Probable Cause to Search a Vehicle During a Traffic Stop

Wednesday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Supreme court could decide if police officers can use the smell of marijuana as probable cause to search a vehicle during a traffic stop.The state’s high court heard arguments in a case from Decatur. In that case, police pulled over a man... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Days of Adult Use Cannabis

Tuesday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has announced that statewide adult-use cannabis sales from Wednesday, January 1 through Sunday, January 12 totaled $19,709,35.10. Dispensaries across the state rendered 495,385 transactions over the twelve-day period.SALESTRANSACTIONSJan. 1$3,176,256.7177,128Jan. 2$2,252,586.5156,762Jan. 3$2,209,065.0155,161Jan. 4$2,004,019.4351,174Jan. 5$1,189,252.1830,954Jan. 6$796,005.7120,303Jan. 7$1,251,626.9131,560Jan.... Read More.

Resolve to be Ready: FloodPrep Tour Planned in Illinois

Tuesday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Flood prep should top the list of resolutions for Illinoisans who ‘Resolve to be Ready’ in 2020. Officials with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are launching a FloodPrep tour to help prepare... Read More.

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The old saying, “You have to work to get ahead,” has merit, but you also need some time off to be a good, healthy worker. In Illinois most full-time workers are legally entitled to time off each calendar week.The One Day Rest in Seven... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Weekend of Adult-Use Cannabis, Applicant Totals for Dispensary Licenses

Tuesday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Federal and Professional Regulation has announced that statewide adult-use cannabis sales from Wednesday, January 1 through Sunday, January 5 totaled $10,830,667.91. Dispensaries across the state rendered 271,169 transactions over the five-day period.SALESTRANSACTIONSJan. 1$3,176,256.7177,128Jan. 2$2,252,586.5156,762Jan. 3$2,209,065.0155,161Jan. 4$2,004,019.4351,174Jan. 5$1,189,252.1830,954TOTAL$10,830,667.91271,169As part of... Read More.

Jovita Carranza Selected As Administrator of U.S. Small Business Association

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An Illinois business leader has been approved to be administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The U.S. Senate approved Jovita Carranza of Illinois to head the SBA. She had previously served as the U.S. Treasurer after being nominated by President Donald Trump in... Read More.

SBA Reminds Homeowners and Businesses of January 13th Deadline to Apply For Flood Loan

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Homeowners and businesses impacted by last year’s historic flooding have until Jan. 13 to apply for a low-interest, long-term loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA approved Illinois’ request for assistance for around 17 different counties. The money would be used to... Read More.

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State and Local Officials Urge Residents to Plan for Spring Flooding Now

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The National Weather Service says wet ground conditions mixed with higher than normal river levels could lead to flooding in Illinois this spring. State and local officials are urging residents to plan for spring weather emergencies now. The Illinois Department of Insurance recommends residents... Read More.

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SHORT-BARRELED SHOTGUNS AND METH LEAD TO 10-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR STEELEVILLE MAN

Scammers Are Using Local Area State Police District Telephone Numbers to Scam Victims

Illinois Supreme Court to Decide If Police Can Use the Smell of Marijuana as Probable Cause to Search a Vehicle During a Traffic Stop

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Days of Adult Use Cannabis

Resolve to be Ready: FloodPrep Tour Planned in Illinois

Illinois Department of Labor Wants Workers to Know Their Rights Regarding Time Off

Pritzker Administration Announces Sales Figures for First Weekend of Adult-Use Cannabis, Applicant Totals for Dispensary Licenses

Jovita Carranza Selected As Administrator of U.S. Small Business Association

SBA Reminds Homeowners and Businesses of January 13th Deadline to Apply For Flood Loan

State and Local Officials Urge Residents to Plan for Spring Flooding Now

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