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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Illinois DCFS releases new public service announcement highlighting ways to keep children safeCHICAGO – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois, and to increase awareness the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services today released a new public service announcement highlighting simple things...

Sen. Righter Urges Governor to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Small Business Owners and Self-Proprietors

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, ILL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on unemployment benefits for small business owners and self-proprietors not typically eligible for unemployment benefits.Under the recently signed federal stimulus law, small business owners and self-proprietors are now eligible for...

Grayville City Council Met Monday Despite Some Technical Problems

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

An unprecedented meeting as Grayville commissioners, the mayor, city clerk and even a couple guests gathered for a Council Conference Call Monday night. Technology is gorgeous when it works and a massive pain in the neck when it doesn’t cooperate. Luckily, only one commissioner...

Illinois Department of Public Health Announces 74 Deaths and Additional 1,173 New CoViD-19 Cases Monday 4/13/2020

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,173 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 additional deaths.- Cook County: 2 males 30s, 1 female 40s, 3 males 40s, 7 males 50s, 6 females 60s, 8 males 60s, 8...

Wabash General Hospital CoViD-19 Update for 4/13/2020

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

Today, IDPH released there are 22,095 positive cases throughout 87 counties in Illinois and 794 deaths. Wabash County currently has one positive case. Please continue to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and take all precautions to maintain social distancing recommendations. Wash your hands...

Illinois Considering Postponement of Property Tax Payments

Monday, April 13 by Jc Tinsley

A new bill would require the June property tax bill to be pushed back 90 days and comes as several Illinois counties look at ways to give taxpayers additional time.Property tax bills are due in June and September in Illinois. Seeing the economic fallout...

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is distributing $7 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Illinoisans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.IDoA distributed the funds, provided through Emergency Assistance Services grants, to the...

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

Monday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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...

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sen. Righter Urges Governor to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Small Business Owners and Self-Proprietors

Grayville City Council Met Monday Despite Some Technical Problems

Illinois Department of Public Health Announces 74 Deaths and Additional 1,173 New CoViD-19 Cases Monday 4/13/2020

Wabash General Hospital CoViD-19 Update for 4/13/2020

Illinois Considering Postponement of Property Tax Payments

IL Department on Aging Provides $7 Million in Meal Assistance for Older Illinoisans

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

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

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

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