State News

Grandstand Lineup Set for the 2021 Du Quoin State Fair

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Tickets on Sale December 15th Du Quoin, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand lineup is set for 2021. In addition to the ARCA and USAC races, the grandstand will play host to eight performers and will feature something for everyone. Fairgoers who...

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Secretary of Agriculture Nomination

Friday, December 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the nomination of former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack as Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.“Illinois Farm Bureau congratulates former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on his recent nomination...

Staying Cyber Secure at the Holidays

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - With COVID-19 restrictions around the nation, shopping virtually has become more than just a convenience and it’s important to take steps to stay safe when shopping online, especially at the holidays.From the convenience of easily making household and grocery purchases to...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE BATTLES FIREARMS BACKLOG

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Firearms Owner’s Identification card was first enacted by the Illinois legislature 52 years ago. Since that time, the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau has been tasked with the administration of the FOID card, the concealed carry license (CCL), the Firearms Transfer Inquiry...

IDNR Releases 2020 Preliminary Deer Harvest Information

Thursday, December 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Hunters throughout Illinois took more than 1,100 deer during the 2020 Firearm Deer Season than the previous year according to preliminary totals released by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 76,579 animals were killed during the 7 day total; that’s 1,162 more than 2019...

It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot

Tuesday, December 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

National Influenza Vaccination Week December 6-12, 2020 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging everyone six months and older who has not yet received the seasonal flu vaccine to get it this week as part of National Influenza Vaccination Week.“This...

Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating for the Holidays to Reduce the Risk of Fire

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

15 Fire Related Deaths Reported During 2019 Holiday Season in Illinois Springfield, Ill - The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes. Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES 48% REDUCTION IN DNA/BIOLOGY BACKLOG SINCE MARCH 2019

Thursday, December 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly announced today the ISP Division of Forensic Services (DFS) achieved a 48% overall reduction in Biology/DNA pending assignments, commonly known as “the DNA backlog.” On March 1, 2019, the...

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Fourteen Metro Areas in October

Thursday, November 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas in October, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The unemployment rate increased over-the-year in...

IDPH Offers Holiday Food Safety Tips

Wednesday, November 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – While Thanksgiving and other holidays will look different for many of us as we forgo getting together with friends and extended family, and instead opt to connect virtually to help prevent spread of COVID-19, cooking and baking likely will continue to be staples...