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Southern Illinois Republican State Representatives Urge JCAR to Reject New Political Activism Training Requirements for Teachers

Thursday, February 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Southern Illinois – Southern Illinois Republican lawmakers are sounding off in opposition to new regulations that will require teachers to receive ongoing training and measurement in political activism via new “Culturally Responsive Teacher and Leader Standards” (CRTL) proposed by the Illinois State Board of... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces January Activity and Enforcement

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 983 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted of 398... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemberg – Illinois House Republicans Address Progressive Agenda of Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois House Republicans held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to the new standards for educators, adopted by the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) that deal with culturally responsive teaching. State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) took part in the press conference.The controversial standards... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are joining together to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans in the ISP and the communities in which... Read More.

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for... Read More.

2021 ILLINOIS TAX FILING SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

THE FASTEST WAY TO RECEIVE A REFUND IS TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY AND REQUEST DIRECT DEPOSIT SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, February 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins... Read More.

Illinois Vaccine Website

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING A NEW COVID-19 VACCINATION WEBPAGE.THE INFORMATION IS ON THE STATE'S CORONAVIRUS DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV WEBSITE, AND FEATURES A SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF VACCINATION SITES, ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND MORE. GOVERNOR PRITZKER AGAIN ASKS THE PUBLIC FOR PATIENCE... Read More.

Illinois House Spends $187,000 in Rent

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House spent $187,000 in taxpayer money to rent out Springfield’s downtown convention center last week after the COVID-19 pandemic forced lawmakers from the Capitol. Lawmakers met at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield, the second time the House has conducted business... Read More.

Illinois Senate Cancels Session

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Senate has announced the cancelation of this week’s session. Senate President Don Harmon and Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie said Thursday that policies are being developed to allow the body to safely conduct business during the pandemic. The leaders say that procedures should... Read More.

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Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Awarding Scholarships

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000.00 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022, academic year. The scholarships will be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The... Read More.