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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RECOGNIZE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS’ WEEK APRIL 12-18, 2020

Telecommunicators, Call-takers, and Technicians are the Critical Lifeline Behind the Scenes Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is recognizing Telecommunicators, Operators and other behind-the-scenes-heroes who dispatch Troopers and officers from other state agencies in emergency situations.The recognition comes during National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week, April 12-18,...

Jesse White Announces Emergency Rules Filed to Extend Expiration Dates for DLs, IDs and Vehicle Registrations for at Least 90 Days after Driver Services Facilities Reopen

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Encourages residents to use online services during office closures through April 30 due to COVID-19 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today his office filed emergency rules extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification (ID) cards, vehicle registrations and other transactions and...

Rep. Bailey Applauds State Police Rule to Extend FOID Card & CCL Holders Through Coronavirus; Plus 12 Months

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

LOUISVILLE…State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) learned today that the Illinois State Police Director filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. The rules, effective immediately, are designed to provide FOID card...

Boil Order Issued for Rural Wabash County Water District Customers Lifted

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The boil advisory issued by the Rural Wabash County Water District on April 2, 2020 is now lifted.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,465 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females...

Emergency Blood Drive to Be Held Wednesday in Norris City

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The American Red Cross will hold an emergency blood drive Wednesday, April 15th, from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM at NCOE High School Indian Creek Township Community Center, 113 South Division Street in Norris City. All blood types are needed.

CONSUMER ALERT Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of CARES Act Scams

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges Illinois residents to be vigilant and watch for scammers trying to take advantage of the upcoming COVID-19 federal economic stimulus payments to individuals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law March 27 and has...

Illinois State Police Director Files Emergency Rules Regarding FOID and CCL Renewals

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during the COVID-19 epidemic. These rules are designed to provide FOID card holders and CCL relief from the renewal requirements during the effects of...

Grayville City Council to Meet Monday via Conferenece Call

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Grayville City Council will meet Monday, April 13th, at 7:00 PM via Conference Call.The agenda includes Old Business discussion of the demolition of abandoned properties, approval of the Developer’s Agreement and Conveyance of Real Estate to Michael & Moriah Pipher, Pipher Loan Agreement...

Cowling Sentenced to 15 Years in IDOC in Edwards County Court Thursday

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

58-year old Barry L. Cowling of Albion, Illinois, was sentenced on April 9, 2020 to a total of 15-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a term of 3-years of Mandatory Supervised Release (formerly known as “parole”) for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine...