State News

POT TAXES

Wednesday, September 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

While the latest total adult-use cannabis sales for Illinois for the month of August weren’t immediately available, the amount of taxes for the month is in. Data from the Illinois Department of Revenue show the state took in $19.2 million in cannabis taxes last...

Indiana State Police Detectives Warn Public about Online Dog Scams

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Indiana State Police Detectives at Evansville are currently investigating a couple of fraud incidents involving individuals attempting to purchase dogs online. One recent Warrick County resident purchased a dog through a website and paid $900. The dog was going to be shipped to the...

29 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 29 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 or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount...

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Labor Day

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

llinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Service facilities will close in observance of Labor Day. Offices and Driver Services Facilities operating on a:Tuesday through Saturday schedule, like the Carmi facility, will be closed on Saturday, September 5,...

Construction Paused Where Possible for Labor Day

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Non-emergency closures called off, but motorists should still expect work zones SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day holiday to minimize travel disruption.Non-emergency closures will be suspended...

Rep. Bailey Reminds People to Search the Database for Money or Property the State of Illinois May be Holding: More than $3.5 Billion Returned Between 2015 – 2020

Friday, September 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Representative Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) continues to work with the State Treasurer to help remind people that they should check to see if the State of Illinois is holding any cash or property that belongs to them. It’s free and it’s...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE RESULTS FROM SATURATION SATURDAY

Thursday, September 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL — Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the results of the statewide Saturation Saturday campaign, which took place Saturday, August 29, 2020. Saturation Saturday is a statewide initiative with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to raise awareness on the dangers of drunk...

Indiana State Police Increase Patrols during Labor Day Weekend

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Campaign In an attempt to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities during this upcoming holiday weekend, Indiana State Police will be participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. Now through Labor Day, Indiana State Police will...

September is National Preparedness Month in Illinois

Tuesday, September 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today SPRINGFIELD – National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. As we learned this spring with the COVID-19 pandemic, disasters don’t wait. They can strike at anytime and...

Illinois Community College Board Subsidizes High School Equivalency Testing Costs To Help Struggling Illinoisans

Monday, August 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

More than $500,000 in grant funding will help reduce testing fees by more than 60% for thousands of Illinois residentsSPRINGFIELD (Aug 31, 2020)– As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create professional hardships for thousands of Illinoisans, the Illinois Community College...