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Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Weather continues to delay federal shipments of vaccines SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 40s, 2 females 70s, 1 male...

Transportation Coalition: Illinois Budget Plan Reverses Progress on Capital Program

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Transportation for Illinois Coalition today issued the following statement as Gov. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2022 state budget proposal.TFIC is an umbrella organization of business, labor and transportation groups was formed more than 20 years ago to effectively advocate for...

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on Governor Pritzker's Budget Address."The Illinois Chamber is opposed to the massive tax increase proposed by the Governor’s budget plan under the guise of "closing corporate loopholes." We understand that the state has...

IFRA: Ending Biodiesel Incentive and Cutting Tax Aid for Businesses Wrong Approach for New Illinois Budget

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, representing Illinois gas stations and convenience stores, today issued the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022 as outlined in his speech today:“At a time when so many small...

Rep. Severin Says Pritzker’s FY 22 Budget Relies on $1 Billion Small Business Tax Hike

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) listened via Zoom to Governor JB Pritzker’s combined 2021 State of the State and FY 22 Budget Address on Wednesday. Severin says the format was as unique as the speech given by the usually affable and upbeat...

IPHCA Calls for Strengthening Funding in Underserved Communities in Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY2022 Proposed Budget

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address virtually, introducing his proposal for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). IPHCA commends Governor Pritzker for prioritizing racial justice and eliminating disparities, and his commitment to protecting our state’s health care and human services systems. However,...

Sen. Bailey Statement on Budget Address

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address. “Last year at this time, the Governor put forward an unbalanced budget that relied on tax hikes that hadn’t passed, financial help that might not be coming,...

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Gov. Pritzker “Irresponsible” Budget

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) reacted to the Governor’s comments today that were supposed to be a budget address. The Governor’s comments, using the Illinois State Fairgrounds and working Illinois National Guard members as his backdrop, were short on specific real numbers and full...

Public Health Officials Announce 1,348 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

7-day rolling average of vaccines administered is 63,772 doses SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,348 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 32 additional deaths.- Cook County: 1 male 40s, 1 female 50s, 1...

Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, White & Coles County Service Hours

Wednesday, February 17 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 newest additions to the tour are below. DouglasFebruary 182:ooPM-4:00PM CTArthur City Hall 120 E....

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Public Health Officials Announce 1,795 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Transportation Coalition: Illinois Budget Plan Reverses Progress on Capital Program

Illinois Chamber responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

IFRA: Ending Biodiesel Incentive and Cutting Tax Aid for Businesses Wrong Approach for New Illinois Budget

Rep. Severin Says Pritzker’s FY 22 Budget Relies on $1 Billion Small Business Tax Hike

IPHCA Calls for Strengthening Funding in Underserved Communities in Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY2022 Proposed Budget

Sen. Bailey Statement on Budget Address

Rep. Niemerg Opposed to Gov. Pritzker “Irresponsible” Budget

Public Health Officials Announce 1,348 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Douglas, Wabash, Edwards, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, White & Coles County Service Hours

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