State News

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Awarding Scholarships

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000.00 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022, academic year. The scholarships will be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The...

Illinois Phase 1B Vaccination Roll-Out

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois is started its Phase 1-B COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan on Monday, which includes people 65 and older and front-line essential workers like teachers, first responders, and postal and public transit employees. Front-line hospital and health care workers and long-term care facility workers and...

Eight New Cases of COVID-19 Variant Reported in Illinois

Tuesday, January 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced eight additional Illinois cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom. Health officials previously announced a single case of the variant...

Delivering on Key Equity Goal, Pritzker Administration Awards $31.5 Million in First Ever Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Grants to Organizations Across the State

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Historic R3 program awards grants to organizations in communities hit hardest by gun violence, unemployment, and criminal justice system overuseCHICAGO— Using revenue from adult-use cannabis sales, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 80 grants totaling $31.5 million to organizations...

Public Health Officials Announce 4,979 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Region 4 on track to move to Tier 2SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,979 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 123 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 90s -...

Lincoln Presidential Museum to welcome visitors again on Monday

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Safety of guests will continue to be top prioritySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum will begin welcoming visitors again on Monday, Jan. 25, with clear, simple safety protocols to protect all guests.Visitors will need to schedule...

2021 Cover Crop Program Application Period Ends

Friday, January 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hundreds of Applications ReceivedSPRINGFIELD, IL – The second year of the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s (IDOA) Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program ended with 768 applications requesting over 185,000 acres submitted to IDOA. The discount program opened the application period at 12:01am December...

Public Health Officials Announce 4,318 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Wednesday, January 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than half a million vaccines administeredSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,318 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths.- Champaign County: 2 females 60s, 1 male 60s - Clay County:...

Regions Across Illinois Advance Tiers as State Launches Surge Staffing Program to Support Hospitals in Expanding Capacity

Tuesday, January 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

IDPH Adjusts Metrics to Allow More Regions to Lift Strictest Mitigations Following Conversations with Hospital Leaders SPRINGFIELD – With the state of Illinois launching multiple health care staffing contracts to increase hospital staffing, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adjusting its mitigation...

Niemerg Explains Emotions of Inaugural day in Springfield and Time for the Governor to Open up the Entire State to Indoor Dining

Monday, January 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

What is it like for a newly sworn-in State Representative to seen their name up on the voting board for the first time? 109th District State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) can tell you. Niemerg took the oath of office in ceremonies in Springfield this week. In...