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FBI UNDERCOVER OPERATION LEADS TO FEDERAL CHARGES FOR 14 MEN ATTEMPTING TO MEET MINORS FOR SEX

Fairview Heights, Ill. – U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox announced today that 14 men have been federally charged for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. The cases are the result of an FBI led operation... Read More.

$375,000 in Grants for Non-Profits Helping Feed & House Families During the Coronavirus Emergency

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is joining the state treasurer’s office in reminding non-profit organizations that there is a grant program through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund which assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less designed to... Read More.

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RELIEF TO ASSIST COMMUNITIES WITH COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Wednesday, July 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State will disburse federal funding to communities seeking reimbursement for emergency costs beginning in July SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State will expedite a portion of Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars designated for... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Awards $3.5 million in grants to Illinois First Responders

Tuesday, June 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Governor JB Pritzker have announced the recipients of the Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $3.5 million was awarded to 154 fire departments/districts and EMS providers. The OSFM received 540 applications, requesting... Read More.

IDOA Announces Dates for Junior Livestock and Horse Shows

Tuesday, June 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host junior livestock and horse shows providing Illinois’ youth with an opportunity to show their animals during an unprecedented show season.The Junior Livestock Expo will take place in Springfield over the course of two weekends... Read More.

Illinois Department of Public Health Expands Newborn Screening

Monday, June 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Spinal Muscular Atrophy added as the 49th disorder SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Monday, the Illinois Department of Public Health will test every baby born in Illinois for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA is a group of hereditary diseases that progressively destroys motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain... Read More.

Minimum Wage Increases on July 1

Monday, June 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect the increase... Read More.

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan

Friday, June 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD –The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security... Read More.

ICC Issues Resolution on FCC Lifeline Program to Help Low-Income Consumers Stay Connected Through COVID-19 Pandemic

Thursday, June 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago, IL- As residents practice social distancing to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, access to affordable internet and cell phone service has proven to be essential. To help eligible low-income consumers financially impacted by the pandemic, the Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a... Read More.

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Independence Day Reminder: Leave Fireworks Displays to Licensed and Trained Vendors

Thursday, June 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Fireworks Show Sponsors Should Always Check Credentials of Fireworks Vendors SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendors have the required state licenses and certificates issued by... Read More.

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