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JOLT’s new drug-checking machine can catch laced drugs before an overdose
PEORIA (25News Now) - Ten years ago, if someone wanted to buy heroin or methamphetamine, they could buy their desired drug without concern over what it’s mixed with. Now it’s a guessing game, according to JOLT Harm Reduction Executive Director Chris Schaffner. To reduce the threat of a...
Dr. Kahn thinks endoscopic technology could be used to treat cancer
Cutting edge spinal surgery has arrived at two OSF HealthCare hospitals – in Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois. The endoscopic spine surgery is the latest minimally invasive surgery offered at OSF, where surgeons use tiny incisions and specialized cameras to visualize and treat a variety of routine and complex spine problems with extreme precision. This is all done while minimizing injury to healthy tissue.
Bradley Braves going all-out in the weight room as they get ready for the 2024-25 season
PEORIA (25News Now) - Coming off a disappointing end to their March Madness hopes last year, the Bradley Braves are hungry for the new season. The Braves have been picked by many to win the Missouri Valley Conference, but according to stars Duke Deen and Darius Hannah, the team is not getting ahead of themselves and are attacking their workouts every day until the season starts.
CI Hero: Peoria man honored for advocating, honoring Pride
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — A Peoria-based social social service agency, Central Illinois Friends, works to help those living with HIV along with vulnerable community members to have access to support services and care under the direction of Executive Director Deric Kimler. “We’re providing completely free healthcare and getting access...
OSF HealthCare adds endoscopic spine surgery
Two OSF HealthCare hospitals added endoscopic spine surgery, according to a July 1 email shared with Becker's. Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Bloomington, Ill.-based OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center are now offering endoscopic spine surgery. Max Kahn, MD, and Sohail Syed, MD, are trained to perform endoscopic...
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
Nearly 150 new Illinois ZIP codes added to high-risk lead testing list
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting this month, 1-, 2- and 3-year-old children living in nearly 150 communities in Illinois will need their blood screened for lead, a test that wasn't previously required in those parts of the state.The Illinois Department of Public Health announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes this year, including more than a dozen in Cook County, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. A total of nearly 1,200 ZIP codes in Illinois now are considered high-risk for lead exposure."There is no safe level of lead in the blood," said Illinois...
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
Justice Thomas: Of course, the AR-15 is legal under Second Amendment
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas showed his hand on Tuesday on the issue of whether AR-15-style rifles are legal. His Second Amendment analysis: They are. In a brief dissent related to an Illinois ban on the “assault weapon,” Thomas said that the overwhelming popularity of the firearm, coupled with its non-military operation, makes it […]
Iowa ag secretary: Deere’s latest job cuts are sign of softness in economy
Ag equipment maker John Deere is announcing plans to eliminate some 800 jobs at plants in Iowa and Illinois over the coming weeks. It follows word last month the company would shift production of its skid steer loaders and compact track loaders from Dubuque to Mexico by the end of 2026.
Indiana and Illinois Arby’s Locations Affected by Franchisee Bankruptcy
After filing for bankruptcy, a small Arby's franchisee is selling some locations and closing others. Miracle Restaurant Group LLC, a company based out of Louisiana has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Miracle owns 25 Arby's locations in Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. This isn't Miracle Restaurant Group's first Chapter 11 filing according to Nation's Restaurant News,
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
Illinois officials react to SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling
(The Center Square) – Reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court granting "absolute immunity" to the president of the United States when acting in his core constitutional duty is getting reaction from Illinois elected officials. Monday’s ruling comes in response to former President Donald Trump's claim that he has presidential immunity against the charges brought against him over actions he took as president. He is the first former president to face criminal charges. ...
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