State News

Rep. Bailey Reminds of Free Fishing in IL June 19-22: Great Opportunity for ‘Father’s Day’ Weekend Fun

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey is reminding everyone that the annual Illinois Department of Natural Resource (IDNR) Free Fishing Days celebration is scheduled for June 19 to 22 this year. Free Fishing Days is a four-day celebration of fishing in Illinois when...

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT AGAINST PLASMA COLLECTION COMPANY

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Raoul Alleges CSL Plasma’s Policies Discriminate Against People with Disabilities Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Wednesday, June 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19. “After experiencing minor symptoms over the weekend, I consulted with my health care provider using telehealth services. Upon the advice of my doctor, I was tested yesterday and informed today that I have tested positive...

Reminder: Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Is July 15, Just 1 Month Away

Tuesday, June 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline Previously Extended Three Months Due To COVID-19; Many Have Already FiledToday, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same date set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for...

Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Junior Livestock Expo to be held in September, 4-H General Project Show will proceed virtually SPRINGFIELD, IL- Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker will issue an Executive Order cancelling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year. The announcement of...

IL Department on Aging: 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Awards – Extension

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Deadline for nominations closes Monday, August 31 Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has extended the deadline for accepting nominations for the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight...

Jesse White Launches Driver’s License/ID Card Preregistration Application

Saturday, June 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that his office has launched an online driver’s license and ID card preregistration application program to reduce the processing time of transactions at Driver Services facilities. It is a proactive approach that will save customers time...

Illinois Department of Labor Warns of Heat Hazards on the Job

Friday, June 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Heat-related illness can be deadly SPRINGFIELD – Summer doesn’t officially start for a few more days, but sometimes the heat and humidity don’t pay attention to the calendar. It is dangerous – even deadly – for workers not to pay attention to hot, humid...

Shawnee National Forest to Open Majority of Campgrounds and Restrooms

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. June 9, 2020 –On Thursday, June 12, 2020, the Shawnee National Forest will open some campgrounds and restrooms. For a full list of open areas and other up-to-date information, please visit the Shawnee National Forest website at

SIC Announces Reopening of Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study in August

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, Ill. (June 10, 2020) – Based on the state of Illinois’ plan to restore child care centers, Southeastern Illinois College is planning to reopen the Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study Aug. 3 to its smallest students. Unfortunately, numbers will be severely...