State News

Trio of Southern Illinois Republicans Issue Joint Statement Opposing HB 3447

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A trio of southern Illinois Republicans have joined together in opposition of a House Bill that was approved by a slim majority yesterday. State Representatives Dave Severin of Benton, Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis, and Pomona’s Paul Jacobs issued a joint statement resisting House Bill...

Chandler, Indiana Man Leads Authorities on Chase Throughout Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick Counties Wednesday Night

Thursday, April 22 by Jc Tinsley

A 29 year old Chandler, Indiana man led Posey County authorities on a chase following a traffic stop late Wednesday night. Indiana State Trooper Zack Fulton had pulled Cody McCool over on State Route 62 for a headlight violation. It was when McCool showed...

Sen. Bailey to Serve on Several Statewide Commissions

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be lending his knowledge, leadership, and work ethic to three statewide efforts focused on developing solutions for major issues. Bailey was recently appointed to serve on the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty, the Commission on...

Public Health Officials Announce 3,581 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,581 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 40 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s - Bureau County: 1 female 70s - Champaign County: 1 male 80s - Christian County: 1 male 80s - Clay County: 1...

Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Over $596,000 in Rebuild Illinois Funding to Southeastern Illinois College Towards Exterior Repairs

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital PlanHARRISBURG – The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced over $596,000 has been released from the state towards exterior repairs at Southeastern Illinois College, with local matching funds supporting a total investment...

Illinois Capital Development Board Releases Over $4.3 Million in Rebuild Illinois Funding for Repairs at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding to Repair Aging Facilities Made Possible by Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital PlanCARBONDALE – The Illinois Capital Development Board today announced over $4.3 million has been released for the replacement of sewer line, repairs to the campus streamline, and tunnel at Southern Illinois University...

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in March 2021

Friday, April 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased -0.3 percentage point to 7.1 percent, while nonfarm payrolls were up +32,200 jobs in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and...

Public Health Officials Announce 3,536 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,536 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 31 additional deaths.- Carroll County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 female 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 3 males 60s, 1...

Planning Some Early-Season Boating? Review Safety Requirements Now

Thursday, April 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Boaters are heading out on the water on pleasant spring days, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police are reminding boat owners and operators to check their watercraft and their safety checklist to avoid encountering problems on Illinois lakes...

Public Health Officials Announce 3,193 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hospitalizations double from one month ago SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,193 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Bureau County: 1 female 70s - Cook County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s,...