State News

People of Illinois vs. J.B. Pritzker Gaining Steam

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

A local woman has launched what is turning into a large movement online. The private group “People of Illinois Vs. J.B. Pritzker” has since it’s launch Monday, has now more than 18,500 members. WROY/WRUL reached out to founder Kelli Leavens Wednesday evening to learn...

White County States Attorney Issues Release Regarding IL Stay At Home Executive Order

Thursday, April 30 by Jc Tinsley

White County States Attorney Denton Aud issued a press release late Wednesday afternoon specifically taking on Governor Pritzker’s Stay at Home Executive Order. In the nearly two page piece, Aud, spoke on behalf of White County Sheriff Doug Maier and county police chiefs Jason...

Bailey’s Court Win Further Explained

Wednesday, April 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois’ stay-at-home order was not nullified by the recent court decision in southern Illinois.Louisville Republican Darren Bailey was on the favorable end of a Clay County Circuit judge’s ruling this week, saying Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order violated state Rep. Darren Bailey’s rights.Pritzker stressed...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FORENSIC SERVICES PERSONNEL ASSIST WITH COVID-19 TESTING

Wednesday, April 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Forensic Services (DFS) is assisting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ten forensic scientists and one DNA research coordinator, have volunteered to lend their expertise to assist the IDPH at the Chicago,...

Bailey’s Point to be Mimicked in other County(ies) as Support for Regionalized Push to ReOpen Illinois Gains Steam

Tuesday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Another state lawmaker suing the governor over his stay home orders says the governor is acting like a dictator. State Rep. John Cabello says he’s signed paperwork to file the suit in Winnebago County he said is nearly identical to state Rep. Darren Bailey's...

IL Department on Aging Launches Revamped Website

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Continually updating COVID-19 resourcesSpringfield – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) on Monday announced the launch of a new agency website that includes easy-to-access contact information for providers, links to social media newsfeeds, IDoA program and service information, and enhanced search capabilities that pinpoints services.The...

Urgent Action Required by Certain VA, SSI Beneficiaries

Tuesday, April 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

WASHINGTON — Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is reminding recipients of Veterans benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) who don’t file a tax return and have dependents to take action to receive their full Economic Impact Payments this year.“The vast majority of Americans will...

Public Safety Agencies Remind Seniors that Wellness Checks are Safe During COVID-19

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD -- Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH),...

Rep. Bailey: Illinois Law is on our side

Monday, April 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – State Rep. Darren Bailey is confident the law is on his side in regard to his lawsuit opposing Governor J. B. Pritzker’s continuous ‘stay at home’ order, which the Governor announced April 23 he will extend for another 30 days past the...

Rep. Severin Reacts to Governor’s Extension of Stay-at-Home Order

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – On Thursday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a 30-day extension of a disaster declaration beginning May 1 that includes a continuation of most stay-at-home orders. However, the governor also indicated changes are coming to the new order that will allow some Southern...