State News

First Mosquitoes Testing Positive For West Nile Virus Reported

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2020. The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31, 2020 from River Forest, Illinois,...

PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION IN GRANTS AWARDED TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES ACROSS ILLINOIS

Tuesday, June 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

DCEO Grants Awarded to Provide Working Capital for 32 Minority-Owned Businesses and IncubatorsSPRINGFIELD—Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that 32 minority-owned businesses and business incubators will receive a total of $11 million as part of...

Pritzker Administration Distributes Thousands of Face Masks to Businesses to Help Restart Economy

Tuesday, June 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Thousands of thermometers to be distributed to licensed daycares across the stateSPRINGFIELD – As some employees begin to return to the workplace in Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, face coverings will be a key tool to keeping workers healthy and safe. To...

Downstate Stabilization Grant Awarded to Four Small Businesses in Clay County for $81,650

Monday, June 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL – State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) has been notified that four small businesses in Flora have been awarded grants who have been adversely affected from the coronavirus shutdowns. Small businesses work with their local and city, village and county governments to apply...

Jesse White Issues Reminder That Driver Services Facilities Open Statewide

Friday, June 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Heavy customer volume expected; reminder that DL/ID and sticker expirations extended to Oct. 1 Office focusing on new drivers, expired DL/IDs and vehicle transactions through July 31 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that Driver Services facilities...

IEMA Reminds Residents When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

Thursday, June 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local offices of emergency management are encouraging residents to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared for severe weather. The National Weather Service says heat and humidity could fuel afternoon and evening thunderstorms, producing...

ESGR Presents the Red, White, & Brauen Music Fest in Jasper, Indiana

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Red, White, & Brauen Music Festival, presented by ESGR, takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Jasper, Indiana. Chart-topping country music singer Craig Morgan headlines the concert set to take place at Uebelhor Toyota on 12th Avenue. Organized by Rally Point Events,...

SIGN UP FOR VIRTUAL KIDS CAMPS AT RLC

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

INA, Ill. (June 1, 2020) — Rend Lake College is partnering with Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education, to offer virtual camps for kids this summer.The Virtual Summer STEAM Camps at RLC offer kids the opportunity to choose from any of the great...

Illinois American Water Acquires City of Rosiclare Wastewater System and Drinking Water Production System

Monday, June 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Rosiclare, Ill. – May 29, 2020 – Illinois American Water President Justin Ladner today announced the company’s acquisition of the City of Rosiclare wastewater system and drinking water production system. The purchase adds approximately 377 wastewater customers to the company’s Southern Illinois service area. The City of...