State News

Illinois DCFS thanks foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month

CHICAGO – May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month in Illinois, a time to thank the thousands of foster families across the state that have opened their homes to provide a temporary safe haven to abused and neglected children who have been placed in the... Read More.

IDES Instructs 1099 Workers to Apply for Regular Unemployment Benefits Before PUA Program Goes Live

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

PUA Portal to Launch on May 11 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19. Workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance... Read More.

Southern Illinois Legislators: Pritzker’s Regional Reopening Proposal Lacks Details, Falls Short of Expectations

Wednesday, May 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHERN IL – Three southern Illinois Republican legislators are sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker’s ‘regional’ approach to reopening the State of Illinois’ economy. Pritzker announced his 5 phase regional plan on Tuesday.State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) had this to say:“I am glad to... Read More.

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Topped 37-Million in April

Tuesday, May 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration says adult-use cannabis sales have topped 37-million in April. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced yesterday that over 800-thousand items were sold during the 30-day period. The department says a part of each sale... Read More.

OSFM Highlights Arson Awareness Week 2020

Monday, May 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Arson is the second leading cause of fire-deaths yearly in the U.S.Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is highlighting the dangers posed by arson during Arson Awareness Week May 3-9, 2020, to help reduce the frequency and suffering caused... Read More.

5-2-20 IDPH Update

Saturday, May 2 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 2,450 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 105 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s - Clinton County: 1 male 80s - Cook County: 1 female 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 male 30s, 1... Read More.

Statement from Rep. Darren Bailey

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

CONSENT TO VOLUNTARILY VACATING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Louisville, IL. – State Representative Darren Bailey said today he asked the Appellate Court to voluntarily vacate his restraining order against Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Executive Order that shut down most of Illinois and ordered citizens to ‘stay at... Read More.

Local Scout Council Hosts “Cabin Fever” Virtual Camporee

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA/SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS – Since traditional campouts can’t take place right now, local Boy Scouts of America volunteers have planned the first-ever “Cabin Fever” Buffalo Trace Council Virtual Camporee. The free event, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, is for youth of all ages, and will be... Read More.

IDES Processes More Than 830,000 Unemployment Claims in Last Eight Weeks

Friday, May 1 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Number of Initial Claims Slowly Decreasing Since COVID-19 Crisis Began SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new statewide data showing the department processed 81,596 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 25 and has now processed more than 830,000... Read More.

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... Read More.