State News

Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections for the spring of 2021. Illinois EPA HHW collections provide residents with free collection events to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products commonly found in...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF STATEWIDE ‘MOVE OVER LAW’ ENFORCEMENT DETAILS

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) Director, Brendan F. Kelly, announces the results of the ‘Move Over Law’, also known as “Scott’s Law”, enforcement details conducted statewide. These ‘Move Over Law’ patrols allowed the ISP to focus on educating, preventing, and taking...

Gov. Pritzker Announces Income Tax Filing Extension

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Individual Income Tax Season Extended to May 17 Springfield — Gov. Pritzker announced today that his administration is extending the individual income tax filing and payment deadline from April 15 to May 17. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will continue to process tax...

Sen. Bailey Statement on Governor’s Reopening Announcement

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement of a “Bridge Phase” for reopening. "This week it's a bridge, tomorrow it's a ferry, maybe next week it could be another flight to Florida for his family....

Allison Bash State Farm Presents $25,000 Gift to RLC Foundation

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gov. Pritzker Announces $721,500 in Boat Access Area Grants

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor JB Pritzker today announced 2021 Boat Access Area Development grants totaling $721,500 have been awarded to five communities.The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Natural Resources Advisory Board reviewed grant requests totaling more than $1.4 million and recommended awarding funding...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,655 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Vaccine allocation data now posted on the IDPH website SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,655 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 17 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 70s - Cook County: 1 female 40s,...

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES A RECORD 41,000 BUSINESSES SERVED BY STATEWIDE NETWORK OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS IN 2020

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State investments expanded services to double the number of small businesses served while helping yield over $150 million in financial assistance for those facing challenges brought by COVID-19 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that 2020...

The Illinois Commerce Commission Names Michael Merchant Executive Director

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced today that Michael Merchant has been named the agency’s new Executive Director. Merchant fills the vacancy left by Christy George, who went on to become the First Assistant Deputy Governor, Budget & Economy at the Office of the Governor.Having...

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Help Foster Families Cover Expenses

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Families who chose to bring a foster child into their home could soon receive some financial help from the state due to legislation filed by State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Senate Bill 1811 would create a state income tax credit equal to foster...