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Illinois State Police Squash Rumor About Marijuana and FOID Cards

The Illinois State Police are trying to clear-up a rumor about the state's newly legal marijuana. Troopers say you will not have to give-up your FOID card if you buy marijuana from a dispensary. That rumor took-off last weekend, with even a few state... Read More.

Roarin 20’s 2.0 Starting on a High Note in Illinois

Thursday, January 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Just in time for Happy New Year to turn to Happy Dope Day, the IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) Tuesday announced 11 more same site, adult use cannabis dispensary licenses including one in Harrisburg at Thrive. Wednesday, thousands of folks throughout Illinois... Read More.

Legal Cannabis Sales Begin Wednesday in Illinois But Still Illegal in Indiana

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wednesday is the first day of legal cannabis sales to anyone over 21 in Illinois. The state’s approved dispensaries can open as early as 6 a.m. With long lines expected, there’s no guarantee recreational users will get what they’re looking for. The law requires... Read More.

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Kentucky Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse of Franklin County Illinois Child

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Franklin County, IL) -- A Kentucky man is facing charges after officer say he drove to Illinois to abuse a child. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Jacob Ebsersol traveled to Illinois to have sexual conduct with a minor child. Authorities say... Read More.

Gender Neutral Restroom Law Goes Into Effect Jan. 1 in Illinois

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois is about to get a lot more gender neutral restrooms. A new state law that takes effect tomorrow requires all public, single use restrooms to be labeled gender neutral. That means restrooms in public buildings and schools will need new signs. Single-gender restrooms... Read More.

Illinois Sees Nation’s Worst Population Decline of the Decade

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois closes the decade experiencing the worst population decline of any state in the nation with a total loss of 168,700 residents. According to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois shrank by 51,250 residents from July 2018 to July 2019, bringing the state to six... Read More.

Justin Hood Elected President of Illinois State’s Attorneys Association

Monday, December 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hamilton County State’s Attorney Justin Hood was unanimously elected President of the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association by his fellow State’s Attorneys at the Association’s 82nd annual conference held in Chicago on December 13th. State’s Attorney Hood is the first Hamilton County State’s Attorney ever... Read More.

Getting Around Illinois Provides Latest Winter Road Conditions

Friday, December 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

As the official start of winter approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds travelers to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions.“GettingAroundIllinois.com site is a great resource for getting you the latest information... Read More.

2020 Illinois Conservation Cropping Seminars Scheduled

Friday, December 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL–Illinois’ annual Conservation Cropping Seminars will be held January 21, 22 and 23 in three locations statewide. Each one-day seminar will feature guest speakers focused on sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.Speakers and special guests include: Hans Kok, Indiana Soil Health Consultant; Bryan Young,... Read More.

Read Sentenced to Three Years in Illinois Department of Corrections of Meth Charge

Thursday, December 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A 28 year old Mt. Carmel woman, Charlene Read, was sentenced in White County Court Wednesday to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by 1 year of Mandatory Supervised Release on a class 3 felony charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.... Read More.