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FIRST BANK DONATES $15,000 IN RELIEF FUNDS TO LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS

Wednesday, October 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CARMI, ILLINOIS – First Bank (First National Bank of Carmi) recently received a $15,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago’s Targeted Impact Fund, which supports relief efforts for populations hardest-hit by COVID-19. First Bank chose to distribute these funds to local senior... Read More.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to Provide $7.1 Million in Funding for Illinois Organizations Offering COVID-19 Relief

Tuesday, July 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding will support organizations providing housing, support services, food, and other resources in areas most impacted by the pandemic CHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced today it will make $7.1 million in funding available to organizations providing support services and resources to... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RELIEF TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State will disburse federal funding to communities seeking reimbursement for emergency costs beginning in July SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State will expedite a portion of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars designated for... Read More.

Relief to Farmers PLUS Illinois Farm Bureau Response

Wednesday, July 25 by Jc Tinsley

President Donald Trump’s administration is going to send a portion of $12 billion directly to farmers’ pockets as a way to soothe the sting of the tariff battle he’s waging against foreign importers of American farm commodities.Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the program Tuesday... Read More.

Local American Red Cross Volunteers and Staff Support Hurricane Relief Efforts

Thursday, September 28 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to help people devastated by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to communities turned upside down by these devastating... Read More.

American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts

Friday, September 15 by Jc Tinsley

The American Red Cross continues the massive relief effort to provide safe shelter, food and comfort to thousands of people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Red Cross is part of a large team of agencies and organizations responding to provide help to... Read More.

Shimkus on Repeal and Replace Bill: “This is the relief my constituents have demanded”

Wednesday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today praised the American Health Care Act (AHCA) – House Republicans’ legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare. “This is the relief my constituents have demanded,” said Shimkus, a senior member of... Read More.

Indiana Deer Hunters Provide Hunger Relief

Tuesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Indiana Conservation Officers have received the 2015-2016 final tally of meals provided by Indiana Deer Hunters for hunger relief through the Sportsmen’s Benevolent Fund.During the 2015-2016 Indiana deer season, hunters donated 1,333 deer to assist hungry Hoosiers. These donations were coordinated through an effort... Read More.

Phelps Calls on Governor Rauner to Take A Break from Campaigning, Sign Bill to Provide Emergency Relief for Southern Illinois’ Most Vulnerable Residents

Friday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

As many area agencies in Southern Illinois continue to cut services and are forced to close their doors on vulnerable residents like senior citizens, children with disabilities, and victims of rape, state Representative Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Governor Rauner Wednesday to sign... Read More.

Phelps Calls on President Obama to Approve Disaster Relief for Flooded Areas

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, released the following statement today calling on President Barack Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare a disaster for fourteen counties in Southern Illinois that are being threatened by rising water levels: “Local county officials and Governor Rauner... Read More.

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