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Clearwave® Opens Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Nonprofit Organizations

April 1, 2021 – Harrisburg, IL – Applications are now open for the Clearwave Communications Charitable Giving Fund, which will annually award $200,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. “We are committed to connecting customers in the cities and towns we serve to what matters... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,526 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 50s, 1 male 60s, 1 female 70s, 1 male 80s, 2 females... Read More.

Jesse White Unveils New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

Friday, April 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Highlights White Sox Legend Ed Farmer’s transplant story Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign today featuring White Sox All-Star relief pitcher and longtime radio voice of the team, Ed “Farmio” Farmer, who died last year. The campaign marks the beginning of... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,592 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

70% of Illinois residents 65 years and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,592 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 28 additional deaths.- Bureau County: 1... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Leads Effort to Permit “In God We Trust” Back on Public School Buildings in Illinois

Thursday, April 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is pleased to announce that his first piece of legislation in his first term in the General Assembly passed unanimously out of the Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee.House Bill (HB) 217 would allow local... Read More.

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin – Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), Senate Republican Caucus Chair Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and House Assistant Minority Leader Tim Butler (R-Springfield) today introduced the People’s Independent Maps Act to allow Illinois legislative redistricting maps to be created... Read More.

Pritzker Administration Thanks Physicians for Their Service in Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic on National Doctors’ Day

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) wish to thank physicians in Illinois in recognition of National Doctors’ Day for their dedication, commitment and selfless service during... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,404 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New COVID-19 Hospital admissions continue to increase preventing advancement to the Bridge Phase SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,404 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 female 70s - Cook County: 2... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 1,761 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,761 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 5 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 80s - DuPage County: 1 male 70s, 1 female 90s - Peoria County: 1 male 80s - Whiteside County: 1 female... Read More.

House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings

Tuesday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Redistricting Committee Chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging members of the public and advocates to participate in the process of creating new districts by sharing testimony at the committee’s upcoming regional hearings beginning this week. “People throughout Illinois have insight into their... Read More.

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Clearwave® Opens Applications for Charitable Giving Fund to Support Nonprofit Organizations

Public Health Officials Announce 3,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Jesse White Unveils New Organ/Tissue Donation Campaign

Public Health Officials Announce 2,592 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Rep. Niemerg Leads Effort to Permit “In God We Trust” Back on Public School Buildings in Illinois

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin – Illinois Senate & House Republicans Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act

Pritzker Administration Thanks Physicians for Their Service in Battling the COVID-19 Pandemic on National Doctors’ Day

Public Health Officials Announce 2,404 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Public Health Officials Announce 1,761 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

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