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Public Health Officials Announce 1,143 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

More than 3 million doses of vaccine delivered to Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,143 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 20 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 60s, 2 males 70s,...

Rep. Severin Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Legislators and Educators Asking Governor Pritzker and IDPH to Allow 25 Percent Capacity at Extracurricular Events

Tuesday, March 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers free admission to Illinois students

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Special offer available through May 30SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At a time when many families face financial hardships, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering a bit of relief by letting Illinois students visit for free.The special...

March is National Ladder Safety Month

Monday, March 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Labor Urges People to Learn the Basics of Ladder Safety SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s Illinois OSHA division joins safety officials across the country in promoting March as National Ladder Safety Month.Ladder safety is important both on the job...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,441 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Over 102,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,441 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 55 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 1 male 90s - Christian County: 1 male 70s - Coles County: 1...

Indiana State Police-Warning Ongoing “Child Safety Kit” Facebook Scam

Saturday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDOT Recognized for Advancing Women in Transportation

Saturday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Top honors go to Acting Secretary Osman, business and workforce diversity director CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today its leadership team received top awards from the Women in Transportation Seminar Chicago, a group that promotes the development and advancement of women...

Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller

Saturday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON - Friday, Congresswoman Mary Miller introduced the Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act. This is her first bill as a Member of Congress.This bill would clarify that nothing in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 can be interpreted to give the Biden...

Agriculture Council of America Announces 2021 National Ag Day Date & Theme

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Overland Park, KS – The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 23, 2021. This will mark the 48th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,884 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Record breaking 130,000 doses of vaccine administered yesterday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,884 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s - Christian County: 1 female 80s - Cook County:...