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Illinois’ ‘Black Moms Rising’ Is Tackling Maternal Mortality Crisis
The state of Illinois is working to address maternal mortality, with a special focus on moms of color. The state of Illinois is working diligently to get good use out of the $118 million in funding the CDC allocated to tackle maternal mortality nationwide. The Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee...
SIUC’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Illinois House GOP leader McCombie Sept. 9
Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie, the Illinois House Republican leader, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Sept. 9 to discuss the party’s policy agenda and review the issues she believes will influence the November general elections in Illinois. McCombie, R-Savanna, will participate...
Illinois Blood Bank Urgently Needs Donors NOW to Save Lives
The Rock River Valley Blood Center in Rockford, Illinois is in dire need of your help. Are you willing to answer the call?. Summer is typically a tough season for blood banks across Illinois. People are just too busy to think about donating lifesaving blood, but with the holiday weekend ahead, low donation numbers could have dire consequences.
Illinois quick hits: Food service workers strike at U of I; CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent raises
Food service workers strike at U of I Food and building service workers at the University of Illinois are preparing to strike. Their current contract expires Saturday after several months of negotiations. Union workers voted down the latest contract proposal, saying they must be paid more if they serve more students. The union, representing 763 workers, said the strike would begin Sept. 15. CPS offers teachers 4 and 5 percent...
IL Conservation Police urge boating safety ahead of holiday weekend
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — If you plan to be on the water over the holiday weekend, officials are urging boaters to wear their life jackets. Illinois Conservation Police officials said that so far this year, they’ve responded to 48 boating-related situations. They said 15 people have died and another 15 were hurt. Of those deaths, two […]
1957 – Californian Wins 100-Mile Du Quoin Race
A smiling Jerry Unser accepts his trophy after winning the 100-mile USAC late model stock car race at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. – Dick Mossoney Photo. Du Quoin, Ill. (August 31, 1957) – Jerry Unser of Long Beach, Calif., won the United States Auto Club’s 100-mile late model stock car race at the Du Quoin State Fair on Saturday afternoon.
Herrin Police Department welcomes new officer K-9
HERRIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The Herrin Police Department is welcoming a new officer to the force. According to the Herrin Police Department, they are welcoming their newest officer K-9, Tyr. Tyr is a Dutch Shepherd. Tyr will be teamed with Officer Matt Randolph. Officers Tyr and Randolph will be protecting...
'They lied to you in 2020': List of Kentucky schools, companies dropping DEI programs grows
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some are calling it a flip-flop, referring to the decisions by the University of Kentucky, Brown-Forman, Ford Motor Company and others to dissolve their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Northern Kentucky University is the latest institution in the state to disband its Office of Inclusive...
Morgan Wallen makes a young man from Oak Ridge dream come true
OAK RIDGE, Mo. (KBSI) A young boy’s dream comes true thanks to the efforts of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and county music icon Morgan Wallen. Wallen gave a shout out to Southeast Missouri’s very own Owen Hale during a concert in August at Arrowhead Stadium, but that was only the beginning of what was in store for Owen.
Three officers exposed to unknown opioid during routine arrest
LYON COUNTY, KY — After arresting a woman, three law enforcement officers were exposed to an unknown opioid in Lyon County, and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the case. For background, last Tuesday around 3 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff's Deputy Josh Travis and Eddyville Chief of...
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