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24 Republican Governors Commit To Help Texas Defend It’s Border

Wednesday, May 17 by WROY-WRUL News

(The Center Square) – Twenty-four Republican governors have responded to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for help to secure its border with Mexico.“The federal government’s response handling the expiration of Title 42 has represented a complete failure of the Biden Administration,” the governors said in... Read More.

Goemaat signs with Governors State University

Sunday, April 9 by Cole Carter

Carmi-White County senior, Tyler Goemaat, has signed to continue his basketball career at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois.Goemaat wrapped up his CWCHS career with an outstanding senior season which saw the Bulldogs go 26-6, including their first conference championship since 2016.Goemaat averaged... Read More.

ILLINOISouth Tourism and World Wide Technology Raceway Honored at Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Friday, December 16 by WROY-WRUL News

For the first time in the decades-long history of the ILLINOISouth Tourism Bureau, the organization has been recognized as ‘Best in Show’ of all tourism bureaus in the state for its recent marketing efforts. ILLINOISouth promotes communities, attractions, businesses, and events in a 21-county... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Governor’s Reopening Announcement

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement of a “Bridge Phase” for reopening. "This week it's a bridge, tomorrow it's a ferry, maybe next week it could be another flight to Florida for his family. Despite declining... 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.

RLC’S ELI GUNTER TO RECEIVE ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

Wednesday, September 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2020) — Rend Lake College student Elijah Gunter is one of 27 individuals or businesses to be recognized by Illinois’ Governor for his dedicated volunteer service.Gunter, a Scheller native, will receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award this afternoon during a... Read More.

Governor’s EO Will Help Educator Candidates and Schools

Friday, May 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – To address the educator shortage that Illinois faces, and a pandemic that has changed the educational experience for all students, Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed Executive Order 2020-31 to help teacher, paraprofessional, and other educator candidates gain licensure and join the workforce.“This is... Read More.

Rep. Severin Reacts to Governor’s Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor also indicated changes are coming to the new order that will allow some Southern... Read More.

Application Deadline Approaching for the Governor’s Hometown Awards

Wednesday, July 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) is now 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. These projects, sponsored by local... Read More.

Justin Hood elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor

Monday, July 9 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor during a quarterly Board Meeting held in Chicago on June 27, 2018.This Board action took place immediately after State’s Attorney Hood was... Read More.