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Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in June

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.7 percentage point to 14.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls added +142,800 jobs in June, a record monthly increase, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...

Walmart Soon to Implement Mandatory Mask Policy

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

According to a statement issued by Walmart Wednesday, all shoppers will be required to wear a face covering while in the store starting Monday, July 20. The statement by Walmart says that the decision comes due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in some communities...

FERRELL HOSPITAL, CLINICS TO RESTRICT VISITORS AND SCREEN PATIENTS

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

ELDORADO, CARMI & MCLEANSBORO, IL – Effective immediately, no visitors will be allowed in Ferrell Hospital. Exceptions will be made for one adult accompanying a pediatric patient and for end-of-life situations.Patients with a medical emergency should go to the Emergency Department entrance.Ferrell Hospital and Affiliated Clinics...

Pritzker Administration Announces Over $2 million in Fines for Major Health Insurance Companies Violating Illinois Mental Health Parity Laws

Thursday, July 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CIGNA Healthcare of IL, UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA Health and Life, HCSC, and Celtic found to be in violation of Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announced today fines totaling over $2 million for five major health...

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System

Wednesday, July 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

New system will process settlement contracts electronically beginning July 22nd The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) is rolling out a new, cloud-based electronic filing and case management system. The system, called CompFile, will allow for paperless filing and processing of court documents for...

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to Provide $7.1 Million in Funding for Illinois Organizations Offering COVID-19 Relief

Tuesday, July 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Funding will support organizations providing housing, support services, food, and other resources in areas most impacted by the pandemic CHICAGO— The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) announced today it will make $7.1 million in funding available to organizations providing support services and...

POSTAL EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH STEALING MAIL

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A federal grand jury for the Southern District of Illinois has returned on indictment charging Brittany Freeman, 27, of Johnston City, Illinois (Williamson County), with four counts of theft of mail by a postal service employee.Freeman worked as a mail carrier for the Goreville post office....

FIRST MID COMMITS $20,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

MATTOON, IL — First Mid Bank & Trust was recently awarded $20,000 in grant funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic. Today, the bank has announced that the awarded grant funds...

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Receives $2.1 million for a 3-year campaign; Engage2Change Springfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has launched a new public and professional awareness campaign to remind everyone about the importance of reporting suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of persons ages 60 and older...

IDOT: Mowing Operations Taking Place Throughout State

Friday, July 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Motorists urged to stay alert and slow down when encountering crews SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that seasonal mowing operations have resumed throughout the state. Motorists should be prepared to slow down, put down the devices, avoid all...

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Statewide Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline, Payrolls Increase in June

Walmart Soon to Implement Mandatory Mask Policy

FERRELL HOSPITAL, CLINICS TO RESTRICT VISITORS AND SCREEN PATIENTS

Pritzker Administration Announces Over $2 million in Fines for Major Health Insurance Companies Violating Illinois Mental Health Parity Laws

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Announces Launch of New E-filing and Case Management System

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to Provide $7.1 Million in Funding for Illinois Organizations Offering COVID-19 Relief

POSTAL EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH STEALING MAIL

FIRST MID COMMITS $20,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES

IL Department on Aging Launches Campaign to Protect Seniors and Adults with Disabilities from Abuse

IDOT: Mowing Operations Taking Place Throughout State

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