State News

Don’t Let Spring Rains Flood Your Future

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance SPRINGFIELD – As Illinoisans welcome April showers and May flowers, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI), Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency...

ICC Reminds Illinoisans: Call 8-1-1 (JULIE) before Digging

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – April is National Safe Digging Month. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding homeowners and excavators to call 811 before beginning any outdoor project that requires digging.“As you plan your home and garden digging projects this Spring, to avoid hitting any...

Illinois Department of Public Health Updates Vaccination Plans, Communicates with all Partners While J&J COVID-19 Vaccine on Hold

Wednesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois transferring 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the city of Chicago in response to J&J pause SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is developing and implementing plans to move forward with COVID-19 vaccinations in Illinois after putting a pause on...

Earth Day in the Parks Events Involve Students, Scouts in Natural Resources Stewardship

Tuesday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Events Set at Parks in April and May SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hundreds of students and scouts will visit Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) state parks this spring to get their hands dirty and learn about natural areas stewardship as part of the...

Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Tuesday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Follows CDC and FDA Guidance, Advises Providers to Use Moderna and Pfizer Doses for Existing Appointments SPRINGFIELD – In accordance with recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Illinois Department...

Golden Apple President Alan Mather in White County to Discuss Teacher Shortage Thursday and Friday

Tuesday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thursday April 15th and Friday April 16th Golden Apple President Alan Mather will be in White County meeting with local education leaders in the Regional Office of Education #20 to discuss the teacher shortage crisis both in Illinois and locally, and the work Golden...

Rep. Niemerg Request to Gov. JB Priztker: “Remove Mask Mandate on Outdoor Student Sports”

Tuesday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) continued his fight to re-open Illinois life back to normal with a focus on student athletic events such as track and field meets. In his letter to Governor JB Pritzker, Rep. Niemerg asks that the mandate on masks be...

IDOC Resumes In-Person Visitation for Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones

Tuesday, April 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is resuming in-person visitation at its correctional facilities, affording incarcerated people the opportunity to see their loved ones for the first time in more than a year. With most people in IDOC custody now vaccinated, the Department’s...

Public Health Officials Announce 4,004 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record breaking 164,462 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in one day SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,004 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 21 additional deaths.Cook County: 1 male 50s, 3 females 70s,...

Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden’s ATF Pick is a Threat to Civil Liberties

Saturday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s decision to name David Chipman, a gun control advocate, to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF.“I am deeply troubled with Joe Biden’s decision yesterday to pick David...

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Don’t Let Spring Rains Flood Your Future

ICC Reminds Illinoisans: Call 8-1-1 (JULIE) before Digging

Illinois Department of Public Health Updates Vaccination Plans, Communicates with all Partners While J&J COVID-19 Vaccine on Hold

Earth Day in the Parks Events Involve Students, Scouts in Natural Resources Stewardship

Illinois Department of Public Health Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Golden Apple President Alan Mather in White County to Discuss Teacher Shortage Thursday and Friday

Rep. Niemerg Request to Gov. JB Priztker: “Remove Mask Mandate on Outdoor Student Sports”

IDOC Resumes In-Person Visitation for Incarcerated People and their Loved Ones

Public Health Officials Announce 4,004 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden’s ATF Pick is a Threat to Civil Liberties

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