State News

Only Six Illinois Counties Remain Untouched by CoViD-19 as of 4pm Tuesday 4/21/20

Tuesday, April 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,551 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 119 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 60s, 1 female 70s - Carroll County: 1 female 80s - Cook County: 1 female 30s, 1 female...

Illinois Lawmakers Reportedly Want Billions in Federal Cash beyond CARES Act; Say it’s for Pensions

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois lawmakers – citing the state’s pension costs, budget shortfalls, and empty unemployment trust – are asking for more than $40 billion in no-strings-attached aid from the federal government.In a letter to the state's Congressional delegation, Senate President Don Harmon said Illinois state government...

Illinois Activates Alternate Housing Facility in Mt. Vernon

Monday, April 20 by Jc Tinsley

At the request of the local government, the State of Illinois has activated a pre-staged alternate housing facility in Jefferson County to meet the identified needs of COVID-19. Jefferson County authorities have indicated a recent spike in positive cases of COVID-19, including more than...

Rep. Darren Bailey to Host Telephone Town Hall Tonight

Monday, April 20 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In response to many calls and emails from constituents about their frustrations with the Department of Employment Security (IDES), Rep. Darren Bailey has organized a telephone town hall for tonight, Monday, April 20, 2020, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The public is welcome...

Friday CoViD-19 Update 4-17-2020 IL Public Health Officials Announce 1,842 New Cases of CoViD-19

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,842 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 62 additional deaths.- Boone County: 1 female 60s - Cook County: 2 females 40s, 1 male 40s, 2 males 50s, 2 females 60s, 5 males 60s,...

Bipartisan Group of southern Illinois state Lawmakers Declare Region Southern Illinois Strong

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

A bipartisan group of southern Illinois state lawmakers have formed a nonprofit organization to give out grants to businesses there that are struggling amid the pandemic. Southern Illinois Strong is selling T-shirts in partnership with the Southern Illinois Community Foundation and will give the...

Officials Extend Census through April 2021

Friday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, which now has been extended until April of 2021.Sherrie Taylor, the Interim Lead of the Illinois Data Center Network for the census, said it is important to respond to the Census, especially in...

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Launches Save Small Business Fund

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

To extend a helping hand to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – in partnership with Vistaprint and a coalition of supporting companies, foundations, and philanthropic donors – is working to provide financial...

Rep. Bailey: Move Illinois Forward; Reach to Heaven for Help

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville – Illinois has been so focused on addressing the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic that we’ve literally heard nothing about our future, according to State Rep. Darren Bailey. Bailey said the situation is such a huge challenge he’s calling for a Statewide Day of Prayer.“I...

Illinois’ Credit Rating Nearly Junk

Friday, April 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois’ credit rating is one ding away from junk status. Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings lowered the state’s lowest-in-the-nation credit rating to “Triple B Negative” based on their expectation that the state will have difficulty navigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic effects. Two other ratings...