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Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

SPRINGFIELD- One of the simplest and best ways to ensure ballot security and protect the integrity of elections from hackers is to bring back the use of paper ballots, according to State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Bailey has filed legislation mandating the return of...

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

V-safe provides electronic reminders for critical second dose and helps educate health officials about potential side effects SPRINGFIELD – As more Illinois residents become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination...

State Partners with Rural Health Inc. and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Southern Illinois

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New Pilot Program with FQHCs and Safety Net Hospitals to Help Reach Underserved Communities (SPRINGFIELD)- Building on existing efforts to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health today announced a new partnership with Rural...

Rep. Niemerg Says Only 25% Capacity for Spectators at School Events is Not Enough…Need to get back to 100%!

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) says a bipartisan group of 44 legislators and school association leaders are correct to request expanded access to student sports events, but 25% of fans and audience is not enough. A was letter sent this week to Governor JB...

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – Low-to-moderate income families and older Illinoisans needing assistance filing their 2020 individual income taxes can receive free help through several trusted programs across the State of Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and AARP Tax-Aide programs are providing free basic income tax...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,577 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois to receive 83,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, with vast majority being sent to mass vaccination sites SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,577 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including...

Rep. Niemerg Encourages Nominations for ISBE “Teacher of the Year” and Awards for “Those Who Excel”;

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is encouraging people to nominate their favorite teacher to be honored as the Illinois Teacher of the Year for 2022. Sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education(ISBE)Nominations are due by April 23 and completed applications by May 21....

ICC New Report Shows Steady Growth of Diverse Spend by Illinois’ ‘Big 5’ Public Utilities

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The first annual report issued by the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Office of Diversity and Community Affairs finds that diverse spending by the state’s largest investor-owned utilities has steadily grown from an average of 15% to nearly 33% percent of all procurement...

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent...

Continued Tour of 33 Counties in 100 Days: Shelby, Wayne, Clay

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Effingham, Ill. – The Office of Congresswoman Mary Miller announced that they will continue their tour of all 33 counties in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District with constituent casework service office hours.The office has visited Effingham, Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin,...

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Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

Illinois Residents Encouraged to Register for V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

State Partners with Rural Health Inc. and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital to Expand Equitable Distribution of Vaccine in Southern Illinois

Rep. Niemerg Says Only 25% Capacity for Spectators at School Events is Not Enough…Need to get back to 100%!

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Throughout Illinois

Public Health Officials Announce 1,577 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Rep. Niemerg Encourages Nominations for ISBE “Teacher of the Year” and Awards for “Those Who Excel”;

ICC New Report Shows Steady Growth of Diverse Spend by Illinois’ ‘Big 5’ Public Utilities

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Continued Tour of 33 Counties in 100 Days: Shelby, Wayne, Clay

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