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117th District State Rep. Dave Severin Sworn-in to a Third Term in Illinois House

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Benton native and 117th District State Representative Dave Severin took the oath of office to serve another term in Springfield during Inaugural ceremonies on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Wednesday’s swearing-in marks the beginning of Severin’s third term in the House after first...

Rep. Niemerg Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Newest Mitigation Orders for Restaurants, Bars

Saturday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) made the following statement today on the announcement by the Governor that restaurants in regions that are moved to Tier 1 mitigations are permitted to resume indoor service at 25% occupancy or 25 people per room (whichever is fewer)....

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities, that operate on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.In addition, Driver Services facilities that operate...

Public Health Officials Announce 6,652 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

414,296 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 6,652 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 88 additional deaths.- Adams County: 1 male 70s, 2 males 80s, 3 females...

The ‘New Normal’ Should not be a Departure from the Old ‘Normal’ By State Representative Adam Niemerg

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Last year about this same time, I began in earnest to campaign to be the State Representative for the 109th District. This time last year, I was either going to an event or walking door to door to meet with potential voters.There...

Representative Patrick Windhorst Speaks Out Against Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois House Democrats passed a massive criminal justice overhaul bill in the waning moments of the 101st General Assembly Wednesday. Amendment 2 to House Bill 3653 passed by a slim margin of 60-50 votes after only being compiled in the middle of the night.The...

Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

384,658 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in IllinoisSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 5,862 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 97 additional deaths.- Bond County: 1 female 90s - Boone County: 1 male...

Lincoln Presidential Library Joins with State Board of Education for Art Contest

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois children can showcase their artistic talents and consider the importance of art in our lives, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education.The theme...

Severin Says Police and Crime Bill Makes Illinois a More Dangerous Place to Live

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) voted no on a massive legislative package that he says will hamper law enforcement’s ability to do their job and make Illinois a more dangerous place to live. Legislative shell games played by the Democratic Majority in...

Illinois AFL-CIO Statement: Congratulations to new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Thursday, January 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois AFL-CIO today issued the following statement in response to the Illinois House selecting Emanuel "Chris" Welch as the new Speaker:"The Illinois AFL-CIO, representing nearly 1 million working families across the state, today offers a hearty congratulations to new Illinois House...

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117th District State Rep. Dave Severin Sworn-in to a Third Term in Illinois House

Rep. Niemerg Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Newest Mitigation Orders for Restaurants, Bars

Secretary of State Offices to Close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18

Public Health Officials Announce 6,652 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

The ‘New Normal’ Should not be a Departure from the Old ‘Normal’ By State Representative Adam Niemerg

Representative Patrick Windhorst Speaks Out Against Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Public Health Officials Announce 5,862 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

Lincoln Presidential Library Joins with State Board of Education for Art Contest

Severin Says Police and Crime Bill Makes Illinois a More Dangerous Place to Live

Illinois AFL-CIO Statement: Congratulations to new House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

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