State News

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

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is leading a bipartisan coalition of legislators in requesting Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health loosen COVID-19 restrictions at K-12 extracurricular events to allow for 25% audience capacity. The letter, which contains the signatures of... Read More.

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 offer, which applies to students from... Read More.

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 site and... Read More.

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 female 80s - Cook... Read More.

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

Saturday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Ft. Wayne, IN)- The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post recently received a complaint from a local resident advising of what appears to be an ongoing scam solicited via Facebook. This scam involves the offering of a “Child Safety Kit” by clicking on a... Read More.

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 in transportation.... Read More.

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... Read More.

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... Read More.

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: 1 male... Read More.

Vaccine May Not Be Available Yet for All Who Qualify

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Springfield, IL) -- More people are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, but that doesn't mean they will actually get the shot. The Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday opened-up the second part of Phase 1b eligibility. That covers mostly people with underlying... Read More.