State News

IDES Announces Progress in Implementing Continued Assistance Act

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Revisions Impacting, FPUC, PUA, PUA Overpayments, PEUC, MEUCSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today announced programmatic updates and changes to several unemployment programs contained within the Continued Assistance Act (CAA), signed into law on December 27, 2020, and the progress the Department... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Lifelong farmer State Sen.Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be leading ag-related legislative efforts for Republicans in the Illinois Senate as the ranking GOP-member of the chamber’s Agriculture Committee. “Our family farms and agri-businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Sen. Bailey. “As someone who... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,304 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More Than One Million COVID-19 Vaccines Administered in Illinois; Regions 8 and 9 on track to move to Phase 4 on Wednesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,304 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including... Read More.

Rep. Adam Niemberg – Illinois House Republicans Address Progressive Agenda of Illinois State Board of Education

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois House Republicans held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to the new standards for educators, adopted by the Illinois Board of Education (ISBE) that deal with culturally responsive teaching. State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) took part in the press conference.The controversial standards... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – In recognition of Black History Month, the Illinois State Police (ISP) along with the Illinois Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers (ABLE) are joining together to raise awareness of the contributions of African-Americans in the ISP and the communities in which... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 2,312 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois set to surpass today one million doses administered; Region 10 on track to move to Phase 4 on Tuesday SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,312 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 16 additional... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Preparedness actions can prevent injuries, reduce property damage SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are promoting earthquake preparedness throughout the month of... Read More.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers special events and prices in February

Tuesday, February 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Free admission on Lincoln’s birthdaySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission Feb. 12 in honor of Lincoln’s Birthday and to celebrate the museum reopening to the public. In addition, children will be admitted free on Presidents Day... Read More.

Public Health Officials Announce 4,156 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Third straight day of record high number of vaccines administered with more than 58,000 doses administered in 24 hours SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,156 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 71 additional deaths.... Read More.

1099-G Forms Available for Recipients of Unemployment Insurance Benefits in 2020

Saturday, January 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Claimants to Begin Receiving Forms at the End of January for Tax Filing Purposes SPRINGFIELD – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2020, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits... Read More.