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Saving new moms from the surprising leading cause of maternal death
Black women are at a higher risk of postpartum mental health disorders, with substance use disorder and suicide being the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths, and there are numerous resources available in Illinois to help new mothers receive the care they need.
Plainfield-Oswego Rep. Benton files prescription drug rebate bill for next General Assembly session
Plainfield-Oswego Democratic State Representative Harry Benton is staying busy during the current legislative recess, including filing a bill regarding saving on prescription drug costs for consumers. House Bill 5865 was filed with the clerk of the General Assembly on Friday, July 19. Benton said the goal of the bill is...
Jodi Thoele Of Visit Effingham Outlines August Local Events In Interview
Before school is back in session, there are quite a few events happening around the local area. As part of a monthly series of interviews, Jodi Thoele stopped by the studio to share more information on events happening locally. You can listen to the full interview below:. As always, we...
Central Illinois: Law Enforcement Uncovers $200,000 in Drugs During Raid
Watseka, IL – The Watseka Enforcement Team, K-9 Tucker, in cooperation with the Iroquois County State’s Attorney’s office, executed a search warrant leading to the arrest of a local woman. The operation, conducted on South Brown Street at 5:30 p.m. Monday, involved undercover narcotics purchases targeting “pressed pills” and methamphetamine.
The House on Garling is nearly done — again
The first thing to know about the house at 1905 Garling Drive in Bloomington is that you cannot miss it. Tucked within a nondescript neighborhood of mid-century ranch homes is the house Tom Kirk built. Several years ago, Kirk, the former co-owner of Henson Disposal, started adding scrap metal sculptures to his home and yard.
Here are some of the new businesses coming to Mahomet this year
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — One Champaign County village continues to grow economically. Mahomet is welcoming new local businesses and some chain franchises as early as next month. The village has been working to attract more business, and with more than four new ones coming by the end of October, officials say the goal is to […]
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
When 2 Illinois Men Got Lost in the Woods – Something Found Them
It was supposed to be a date with two girls they had met, but for two Illinois men it became something completely different and terrifying. After they became lost in the woods trying to locate the home of the ladies, something found them, but it wasn't what they were hoping for.
Illinois To Host World’s Largest Karaoke Party
If you like to sing in front of a crowd, then this party in Illinois is perfect for you. World's Largest Karaoke Party At Illinois Concert Venue. Even though I don't do it very often, I enjoy doing some karaoke. The first time I ever did it was in Rockford at the original JMK location at Mulford and Spring Creek. I did "Born To Be Wild." Nowadays, my go-to tune is "Don't Stop Believin'"
Ascension selling 9 Illinois hospitals to California-based Prime Healthcare
Ascension is selling nine of its Illinois hospitals — more than half of its hospitals in the state — to a large, California-based health system, it announced Thursday. Ascension plans to sell the hospitals, along with four of its post-acute and senior living facilities, to Prime Healthcare. Neither Prime nor Ascension disclosed the sale price Thursday. The hospitals slated to be sold to Prime ...
“WHAT’S HAPPENING” THIS WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Olney VFW will have its next Queen of Hearts drawing, all open to the public, at 4:00 this Sunday afternoon. The jackpot is now up to $6,721 if the winner is present and remember, the drawing is live-streamed on the VFW Post page on Facebook. Tickets are on sale right up until draw time at 4:00 Sunday, with the VFW Post doors opening at 1:00.
COUNTY FAIRS CONTINUING THIS WEEKEND
(OBLONG) As the Richland County Fair winds down this weekend, the Crawford County Fair in Oblong gets underway this weekend. The 4-H Horse Show is at 5:00 later this evening followed by the Open Halter Western Youth Show tomorrow morning at 10:00 and the Queen and Little Miss Pageant Saturday night at 7:00. Then various animal shows on Sunday afternoon and the Barnyard Scramble at 7:00 Sunday night. The Whippoorwill Rodeo is Monday night and after plenty of more livestock judging on Tuesday, it’s the Truck Pull Tuesday night. The 4-H Master Showmanship is Wednesday at 3:00 and Go Kart Racing that night at 7:00. The Livestock Auction is Thursday at 1:00, then the Power Wheels Demo at 6:00 and the huge Demolition Derby Thursday night at 7:00, followed by the Fair’s grand finale Demo Derby next Friday night at 7:00. Go to crawfordfair.com for more.
WINTERROWD LODGE #664 GOLF TOURNAMENT NEXT WEEKEND
(OLNEY) The Winterrowd Lodge #664 Open Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, August 3rd, at the Richland Golf Club in Olney with an 8:00 tee time that morning and a limit of 25 teams to take part. It’s a shotgun start for the handicapped scramble event with the entry fee at $80 per person, including green fees and golf carts furnished, plus food from 9:00 to 1:00, refreshments at the Pro Shop and on the course, and various door prizes. For more details or to sign up, call the Richland Golf Club at 618-395-1661 as soon as possible.
Memorial Cancer Care, SIU Dermatology teaming up to offer free community skin cancer screening
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Memorial Cancer Care in Decatur and SIU Dermatology are teaming up to offer a free community skin cancer screening in August. The screenings will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, at Memorial Cancer Care, 210 W. McKinley Ave., Decatur. Screenings will be...
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