State News

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...

Unemployment Claims Up in Illinois Last Week

Friday, February 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois experienced increased initial unemployment claims last week as compared to the week before. The U.S. Department of Labor reports an additional 75,000 Illinoisans filed for first-time benefits. Another 19,100 independent contractors also filed for unemployment benefits. The state now has a total of...

Public Health Officials Announce 2,022 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,022 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 44 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 female 60s, 3 males 60s, 4 females 70s, 3 males 70s, 2 females 80s, 1 male...

GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES $4 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND CAREER TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN ILLINOIS

Thursday, February 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Training grants now available to expand career training programs for youth at-risk for dropping out or falling behind on career preparation PEORIA, IL—Governor JB Pritzker today announced new investments to the Youth Career Pathways program that will expand training for Illinois youth who...

IDOA RELEASES 2020 HEMP HARVEST NUMBERS

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has released final harvest numbers from the 2020 hemp growing season. IDOA issued 802 Hemp Growers licenses for the 2020 season. Hemp farmers reported 2,734 acres planted resulting in 2,392 acres harvested. The 2020 numbers are...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,665 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,665 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 27 additional deaths.- Christian County: 1 female 90s - Cook County: 1 female 40s, 1 male 60s, 2 females 70, 8 males 70s, 1...

Rep. Niemerg Continues Satellite Office Hours This Week and Next for Edwards, Wabash, White Counties

Wednesday, February 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that the next Satellite Office Hours will be for Edwards, Wabash and White Counties this week and next. Thursday, February 258:00 – 10:00 AM Mt. Carmel City Hall (631 N. Market St.)11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Albion City Hall...

State Senator Darren Bailey Announces Run for Illinois Governor in 2022

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Sen. Darren Bailey announced Monday he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 2022… Bailey made the announcement Monday alongside family and friends at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. He was sworn in as state senator in January, and previously served as...

Severin Opposes Pritzker’s Signature on Police and Crime Bill, Says Work Needed to Improve Law

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of HB 3653 on Monday.“The changes contained in this massive law of sweeping criminal justice reforms is full of double definitions of important terms,...

Sen. Bailey Statement on Signing of HB3653

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signing HB3653. “This is a dangerous new law that will make our communities less safe, it’s that simple. I had hoped Governor Pritzker would listen to the voices of...