State News

Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in...

Public Health Officials Announce 3,751 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,751 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 81 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s - Cass County: 1 male 80s - Clark County: 1 male 80s - Cook...

Sen. Darren Bailey Office Hours and Accessibility

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Darren Bailey says he’ll continue his tradition of being accessible as he begins serving as the new State Senator for the 55th Senate District. Ray Watt reports…

House Republicans and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge President Speak Out Against HB3653 Wednesday

Wednesday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

A number of House Republican’s along with the FOP Trooper’s Lodge #41 President, participated in a Wednesday morning press conference to discuss the negative impacts of HB3653 on law enforcement and public safety in Illinois. The bill which passed in the waning moments of...

Public Health Officials Announce 3,667 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,667 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 87 additional deaths.- Adams County: 2 males 70s - Alexander County: 1 female 60s - Bond County: 1 female 80s - Brown County: 1 male 70s - Calhoun County: 1...

2021 ILLINOIS TAX FILING SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

THE FASTEST WAY TO RECEIVE A REFUND IS TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY AND REQUEST DIRECT DEPOSIT SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2020 state individual income tax returns on Friday, February 12, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service...

Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment

Wednesday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Miller announces that she has been selected to serve on the U.S House Committee on Education and Labor for the 117th Congress.“I’m honored to have been selected to serve on a committee that has such a big impact on all Americans,...

Illinois Vaccine Website

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING A NEW COVID-19 VACCINATION WEBPAGE.THE INFORMATION IS ON THE STATE'S CORONAVIRUS DOT ILLINOIS DOT GOV WEBSITE, AND FEATURES A SEARCHABLE DATABASE OF VACCINATION SITES, ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND MORE. GOVERNOR PRITZKER AGAIN ASKS THE PUBLIC FOR PATIENCE...

Illinois House Spends $187,000 in Rent

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois House spent $187,000 in taxpayer money to rent out Springfield’s downtown convention center last week after the COVID-19 pandemic forced lawmakers from the Capitol. Lawmakers met at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield, the second time the House has conducted business...

Illinois Senate Cancels Session

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Senate has announced the cancelation of this week’s session. Senate President Don Harmon and Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie said Thursday that policies are being developed to allow the body to safely conduct business during the pandemic. The leaders say that procedures should...