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State of Illinois Announces $7.3 Million Investment for Illinois Small Business Development Centers to Assist Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Thursday, May 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funds to Boost Outreach, Training and Professional Guidance Available at No Cost for Small Businesses throughout Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new $7.3 million investment from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Illinois... Read More.

Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 16.4% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, May 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate jumped +12.2 percentage points to 16.4 percent, while nonfarm payrolls shed -762,200 jobs in April, as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact Illinois businesses and households, based on preliminary data... Read More.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER LAUNCHES “GET HIRED” WEBSITE TO CONNECT WORKERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 WITH EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER RESOURCES

Friday, May 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Administration also announces partnership with Coursera to launch in June, offering online workforce development courses for Illinois job-seekers Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Employment Services (IDES) today launched Get Hired Illinois – a... Read More.

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Thursday, May 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers SPRINGFIELD – Building on Governor Pritzker’s efforts to expand testing capacity statewide and the administration’s commitment to timely, responsible, and transparent communication about COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today provided updated test results for its... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospital Assessment Program proposal could provide additional $250 million Springfield – Illinois hospitals have begun receiving $75 million in new stability payments to help fight COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced today. The funds will help hospitals continue to provide essential... Read More.

No Memorial Day Service Due to COVID-19

Wednesday, May 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County VFW Post#3851 & The Carmi American Legion Post #224 are sadden to announce that there will be no Memorial Day service this year due to the covid-19 epidemic.

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IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Initial Claims Continuing to Slow as Department Prepares for PUA to Go Live SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 74,476 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending May 2, and with upward revisions... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FORENSIC SERVICES PERSONNEL ASSIST WITH COVID-19 TESTING

Wednesday, April 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Forensic Services (DFS) is assisting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ten forensic scientists and one DNA research coordinator, have volunteered to lend their expertise to assist the IDPH at the Chicago,... Read More.

Male in his 30’s Second White County Confirmed CoViD-19 Case

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 of a White County resident who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual, a male in his 30’s, is at home in isolation. This is the second confirmed positive of COVID-19 in White... Read More.

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Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),... Read More.

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State of Illinois Announces $7.3 Million Investment for Illinois Small Business Development Centers to Assist Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

Illinois Unemployment Rate Rises to 16.4% Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

GOVERNOR PRITZKER LAUNCHES “GET HIRED” WEBSITE TO CONNECT WORKERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 WITH EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER RESOURCES

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Pritzker Administration Providing $75 million to Hospitals to Continue Fight Against COVID-19

No Memorial Day Service Due to COVID-19

IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FORENSIC SERVICES PERSONNEL ASSIST WITH COVID-19 TESTING

Male in his 30’s Second White County Confirmed CoViD-19 Case

Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

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