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Jesse White Awards over $1 million in CARES Act Grant Funding

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding $1,142,645 in CARES Act funding to 292 Illinois libraries, school districts and library systems. CARES Act funding was provided to the Illinois State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to... Read More.

Applications Available for the Governor’s Hometown Awards

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Recognition program applications due February 19th SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program. GHTA gives formal recognition to those who contributed to projects that improved their community’s quality of life.... Read More.

WVC Radio/TV Students Nominated for Two National Awards

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mount Carmel, Ill.— Wabash Valley College is honored to announce that students from the Radio/TV and Digital Media department have received two national award nominations from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System. Last year, the Radio/TV department’s TV station, News Channel 15, was named the nation’s “Best... Read More.

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Carmi Chamber Awards First Ever Business Grant

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Story courtesy of Jc Tinsley for TOC News MediaA Carmi newspaper plans to hire a photographer now that they’ve become the first winner of a Carmi Chamber of Commerce Business Grant. Steve Hartsock, GM for S&R Media, the parent company of the Carmi Chronicle... Read More.

Delivering on Key Equity Goal, Pritzker Administration Awards $31.5 Million in First Ever Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Grants to Organizations Across the State

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Historic R3 program awards grants to organizations in communities hit hardest by gun violence, unemployment, and criminal justice system overuseCHICAGO— Using revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 80 grants totaling $31.5 million to organizations to help... Read More.

Jesse White Awards more than $752,000 in “Back to Books” Grants

Saturday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

187 libraries awarded Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $752,835 in “Back to Books” grants to 187 Illinois libraries for fiction and nonfiction books.“It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books available for knowledge and... Read More.

FERRELL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO FUTURE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

Friday, August 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, IL – Each year, Ferrell Hospital Foundation awards scholarships to area seniors who plan to pursue a degree in health care.The following local seniors were awarded scholarships, and their education plans are shared below:

Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $3.5 million in grants to Illinois First Responders

Tuesday, June 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Governor JB Pritzker have announced the recipients of the Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $3.5 million was awarded to 154 fire departments/districts and EMS providers. The OSFM received 540 applications, requesting... Read More.

IL Department on Aging: 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards – Extension

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful... Read More.