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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Launches New Training Program to Increase Human Trafficking Awareness

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Department partners with federal, state and private agencies to prevent child human traffickingCHICAGO – January 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding the public that human trafficking is not something that only happens... Read More.

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT GOES REMOTE FOR JANUARY ORAL ARGUMENTS, BAR ADMISSION CEREMONY

Tuesday, January 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Supreme Court will hold oral arguments via the Zoom videoconference platform when it hears cases for its first term of 2021. The Court continues to practice social distancing while still conducting court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic.“I would like to thank counsel... Read More.

Illinois and Michigan Reach Deal With Corps To Battle Asian Carp

Monday, January 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Michigan and Illinois have reached a deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on funding the next phase of a project to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes.The plan calls for installing fish-repelling mechanisms at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam... Read More.

Area Students Make Fall Presidents Lists at Southeastern Illinois College

Friday, January 8 by Jc Tinsley

Southeastern Illinois College has announced the President’s and Vice President’s lists for the fall 2020 semester. To be eligible for the President’s and Vice President’s lists, students must take a minimum of six credit hours in the summer and 12 credit hours during the... Read More.

Illinois 3rd In Nation for Outbound Migration

Thursday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A new study says a lot of people moved out of Illinois last year. According to the 44th Annual United Van Lines National Migration Study, Illinois ranked third in the nation as more than 66-percent of the population moved out of state in 2020.According... Read More.

State Rep. Ann Williams Joins Race for Illinois Speaker

Thursday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Rep. Ann Williams officially joined the growing list of politicians looking to become the next speaker of the Illinois House, making her the third Democrat to announce they were challenging embattled Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday. Madigan has served as speaker for all... Read More.

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Open Illinois Protest Held at Lincoln Statue

Thursday, January 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Some residents in Illinois are fed up with the current lockdown. Protestors gathered in front of the statue of Lincoln on Wednesday to call for the state to reopen. The protestors claimed that the governor's restrictions violated the constitution, with some saying that the... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Vaccination Plan

Monday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

Currently, Egyptian Health Department says we're in Phase 1A and the state as a whole will be expected to move next to Phase 1B.

Few New Laws Beginning January 1st in Illinois: Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Continues to Fuel Unfriendly Business Climate & Puts Pressure on Struggling Economy

Tuesday, December 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is informing constituents of the newest laws to take effect at the beginning of the New Year and reminding everyone of the continuing mandated increase of the Illinois minimum wage law another dollar an hour starting January 1, 2021. One... Read More.

Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition Needs Donations for Holiday Project

Thursday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Southern Illinois AIDS Coalition has 8 low-income households impacted by HIV / AIDS whose holiday needs have not been met. Gift cards will be mailed to the households on Monday, Dec. 28. Donations can be made online at TSAGL.org/donate.html OR sent to the... Read More.