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Area Students Attend Youth Day in Springfield

Wednesday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

On March 25, 2026, 168 students sponsored by 24 electric and telephone cooperatives across the state gathered in the Illinois State Capitol for Youth Day - an annual event designed to introduce young leaders to state government and the cooperative principles that serve their... Read More.

Garner, Healy, and Zieren Statewide Youth Leaders for 4-H

Tuesday, March 10 by Nicole Behnke

Three White County 4Her’s are a part of the new class of statewide youth leaders. Thirty-nine outstanding 4-H members from across Illinois have been selected to serve on Illinois 4-H’s ambassador teams in recognition of their dedication, leadership, and excellence within the program. Selection to a... Read More.

Bruder Joins Blankenberger to Grow Carmi Youth Running Clubs

Thursday, June 6 by Jc Tinsley

For the last two years, Jenny Blankenberger has been building That Fast Girl Running Club. WROY/WRUL News sat down with the speedster in an Open Line earlier in the week…find it here We also learned Blankenberger has found assistance to help launch a similar... Read More.

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Hamilton County Youth Killed in Auto Accident; Vigil and Funeral Planned

Saturday, September 30 by Jc Tinsley

Tragedy struck Hamilton County Thursday night as a two vehicle accident claimed the life of a Hamilton County Senior High School student and left another with life threatening injuries. Illinois State Police say the accident happened on Highway 242 near County Road 2400 North,... Read More.

Senator Bailey Says Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act Would Introduce Pornography to Schools

Saturday, May 22 by Jc Tinsley

State Senator Darren Bailey says if Senate Bill 818 becomes law, it will introduce blatant pornography into local school systems. The Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act creates personal health and safety standards for grades K-5 as well as updates and expands comprehensive sexual... Read More.

Families across Illinois have more Food on their Table thanks to 4-H Youth

Tuesday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their... Read More.

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April is Youth Preparedness Month

Tuesday, April 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IEMA, OSFM highlight ways to involve youth in disaster preparedness SPRINGFIELD -- Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time and anywhere. Disaster planning, response and recovery efforts should always take into account the unique needs of children, who make up roughly a quarter of... Read More.

GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CAREER TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN ILLINOIS

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Training grants now available to expand career training programs for youth at-risk for dropping out or falling behind on career preparation PEORIA, IL—Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments to the Youth Career Pathways program that will expand training for Illinois youth who face barriers... Read More.

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for... Read More.

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$7,000 in Scholarships Available to Wayne County Youth

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to offer eight, $750 scholarships to Wayne County students who plan on majoring in an ag-related field of study for the fall 2021 semester. This is an increase of 2 scholarships over previous years. In addition to... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: youth

Area Students Attend Youth Day in Springfield

Garner, Healy, and Zieren Statewide Youth Leaders for 4-H

Bruder Joins Blankenberger to Grow Carmi Youth Running Clubs

Hamilton County Youth Killed in Auto Accident; Vigil and Funeral Planned

Senator Bailey Says Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy Act Would Introduce Pornography to Schools

Families across Illinois have more Food on their Table thanks to 4-H Youth

April is Youth Preparedness Month

GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CAREER TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN ILLINOIS

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

$7,000 in Scholarships Available to Wayne County Youth

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