IEMA Provides Safety Tips for Storm Survivors During Extended Power Outages Thursday, August 13 by WROY/WRUL StaffMore than 249,000 households in Illinois still without power following Monday stormsSPRINGFIELD – Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency... Read More.
Pritzker Administration Expanding Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors Friday, April 3 by WROY/WRUL StaffAdditional funding to provide support to Illinoisans amidst ongoing public health crisisCHICAGO/SPRINGFIELD - Today, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced it is launching a $1.2 million plan to increase the capacity of its current statewide network of services for domestic violence and... Read More.
Governor Rauner Encourages Donations for Hurricane Survivors Thursday, September 28 by Jc TinsleyGovernor Bruce Rauner and Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today encouraged Illinois residents to help the millions of Americans struggling to recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria by donating money or time to trusted voluntary, faith-and-community-based charitable organizations.“Mother Nature has devastated... Read More.
As Memorial Day Approaches, IDOT Honors Crash Survivors “Saved by the Belt” Friday, May 26 by Jc TinsleyThe Illinois Department of Transportation joined Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies today to honor survivors of motor vehicle crashes whose lives were saved by wearing a seat belt andto encourage all motorists to “Click It or Ticket” as we enter the... Read More.
Casey’s General Stores and American Red Cross Team Up to Help Disaster Survivors Tuesday, September 13 by Jc TinsleyIn the aftermath of the devastating floods in Louisiana that impacted more than 150,000 homes, Casey’s General Stores is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise money to support the relief operations. “We are proud to be able to serve as a way... Read More.
