State News

Jesse White Announces Expired Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards and License Plate Stickers Extended an Additional Month – Until Nov. 1

White suggests delaying facility visit during heat wave Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses/ID cards and license plate stickers have been extended an additional month – from Oct. 1, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2020. This new Nov. 1... Read More.

IDOR: Income Tax Filing & Payment Deadline Are Days Away

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds taxpayers the state individual income tax filing and payment deadline is July 15, just days away. This year’s deadline was extended three months by Governor JB Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both state and... Read More.

IDOT Ready for Pavement Blowouts During Heat Wave

Tuesday, July 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zonesSPRINGFIELD – With extreme heat dominating the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation cautioned motorists to be on the lookout for pavement buckling on roads throughout the state.Pavement failures or blowouts occur when prolonged high temperatures... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker’s Lockdown Orders Tossed; Individual Liberty Re-Established in Illinois

Friday, July 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – Once again, Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney ruled Governor J.B. Pritzker overstepped his authority in issuing multiple “stay at home” or lockdown orders to address the COVID-19 pandemic.State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) took legal action against the Governor, challenging... Read More.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Independence Day

Friday, July 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities will close in observance of Independence Day. Offices and Driver Services Facilities operating on a:· Monday through Friday schedule will be closed on Friday July 3rd.· Monday through Saturday schedule,... Read More.

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Construction Suspended Where Possible for July 4

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

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

Keep Your Independence This July Fourth and Drive Sober

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement to step up traffic safety enforcement SPRINGFIELD – With the Fourth of July just around the corner, law enforcement throughout the state are taking part in the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over"campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roads. The stepped-up effort will... Read More.

Secretary of State Jesse White and IDOT Alert Drivers to Two New Traffic Safety Laws Effective July 1

Thursday, July 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Measures include tougher penalties for injuries caused by texting and driving Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect July 1 which establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and... Read More.

Summary Judgement Expected Thursday in Bailey Vs. Governor Pritzker

Wednesday, July 1 by Jc Tinsley

Summary judgment is expected Thursday in the case state Rep. Darren Bailey has against Gov. J.B. Pritkzer, challenging the governor’s executive authority to issue consecutive emergency orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s just days after a federal judge remanded the case back to state... Read More.