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First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2020. A Chicago resident who became ill in mid-September and tested positive for West Nile virus has died.“Although we are already into fall, West...

New Illinois to Announce Declaration of Independence from the State of Illinois

Friday, October 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Carthage, IL – October 1, 2020)—On Saturday, October 17, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, New Illinois will have a public reading of their Declaration of Independence from the State of Illinois at the Hancock County Courthouse, 500 Main Street, Carthage, Illinois. Speakers will include:·...

IDFPR Releases Annual Consumer Lending Trends Report

Thursday, October 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Analyzes Select Consumer Loan Products in Illinois From January 2012 Through December 2019 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Financial Institutions announced Wednesday it has released its annual Consumer Lending Trends Report. This report informs the Department of...

Roll Your #SleeveUp to #FightFlu

Wednesday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Public health officials in Illinois urge everyone to get a flu vaccineSPRINGFIELD – Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever as we brace for a dual outbreak of flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter. The Illinois Department of Public Health...

Governor Pritzker and Lt. Governor Stratton Unveil Healing Illinois Initiative to Advance Racial Healing

Wednesday, October 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State to Provide Total of $4.5 Million in Grants to Organizations Across IllinoisSPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton announced today the Healing Illinois initiative in response to the racial disparities highlighted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in...

Seniors Most Likely to be Adversely Affected by “Fair Tax” According to New Report

Tuesday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

A new report out says seniors will be adversely affected by the so-called Fair Tax if it were to pass. Illinois Policy says retiree’s income tax would jump by 9.3%. Currently, Illinois retirees don’t pay state income tax. Under the governor’s proposal, those seniors...

State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen during Fire Prevention Week

Tuesday, October 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is celebrating National Fire Prevention Week 2020 and Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October 4-10 as Fire Prevention Week in Illinois. OSFM is encouraging Illinois residents to learn proper cooking techniques, teach kids where...

28 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, October 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of counties increases from 17 last week SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 28 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two...

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance

Thursday, October 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask. SPRINGFIELD – As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing guidance to help people celebrate safely as we...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DIVISION OF FORENSIC SERVICE LAUNCH SEXUAL ASSAULT KIT TRACKING

Wednesday, September 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Forensic Services (DFS) unveiled the online sexual assault tracking sytem, known as CheckPoint, to allow sexual assault survivors to monitor the progress of evidence taken in their cases.The CheckPoint system can be...

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