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51 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties increases from 34 last week SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 51 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or... Read More.

ISP to Begin Patrolling Regions of Illinois Under COVID-19 Restrictions for Violations

Thursday, October 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police are going to be actively patrolling the regions of the state under COVID-19 restrictions looking for violations. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday afternoon that ISP would focus on finding businesses that disobeyed the state mandates, first offering "guidance" and then... Read More.

Lawmakers take to the road to talk taxes, reform, and the future of Illinois

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Reps Chris Miller, Darren Bailey, Blaine Wilhour, and Brad Halbrook launch Restore Illinois statewide bus tour Xenia, IL – This week several lawmakers will hit the road to rally voters and talk about the important issues facing the State of Illinois. The Restore Illinois Statewide Bus... Read More.

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New Restrictions for Southern Illinois Beginning Thursday

Tuesday, October 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new restrictions Monday for a region of southern Illinois and raised concerns about the spread of COVID-19 across the state. Pritzker said Region 5, which includes Carbondale, Marion, and Harrisburg, had reported a 7-day positivity rate of 8% or more for... Read More.

Trump Administration Invests $46.4 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Illinois ReConnect Funding to Connect 8,500 Rural Households to High-speed Internet e-Connectivity

Wednesday, October 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 13, 2020 - The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $46.4 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in Illinois. This investment is part of the $550 million Congress... Read More.

Harvest Underway in Illinois; Initial Reports Looking Good

Tuesday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

The harvest is underway in Illinois and early indications are it is going to be a good year. According to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Production report, Illinois farmers are expected to harvest 615 million bushels this fall, up 16 percent from last... Read More.

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26 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, October 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties decreases slightly from 28 last week SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 26 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or... Read More.

ST. LOUIS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ENTICEMENT, SEX WITH ILLINOIS MINOR

Monday, October 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

East St. Louis, Ill. – Joseph L. Hughes, a/k/a “Joe King,” 28, of St. Louis, Missouri, has pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor and two counts of traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a 14 year-old girl in St. Clair County, Illinois.... Read More.

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases in Southeastern Illinois

Saturday, October 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Egyptian Health Department was notified on October 9, 2020, of seventeen Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include: Saline County a female, in her 20’s, case status in progress a female, in her 30’s, case status in progress ... Read More.

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First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2020. A Chicago resident who became ill in mid-September and tested positive for West Nile virus has died. “Although we are already into fall, West... Read More.

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51 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

ISP to Begin Patrolling Regions of Illinois Under COVID-19 Restrictions for Violations

Lawmakers take to the road to talk taxes, reform, and the future of Illinois

New Restrictions for Southern Illinois Beginning Thursday

Trump Administration Invests $46.4 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural Illinois ReConnect Funding to Connect 8,500 Rural Households to High-speed Internet e-Connectivity

Harvest Underway in Illinois; Initial Reports Looking Good

26 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

ST. LOUIS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ENTICEMENT, SEX WITH ILLINOIS MINOR

Egyptian Health Department Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases in Southeastern Illinois

First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020

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