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Unique Illinois training program prepares nurses for agricultural emergencies
ORANGEVILLE, Ill. (WTVO) — Future nurses spent Friday on the farm, learning about the unique challenges rural communities face. The program is part of farmer Mark Baker’s Stateline Farm Rescue, an organization that trains firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders for agricultural rescues. Baker started the program 35 years ago to address what he saw […]
Review: Rubber Legs by Kaviar
Kaviar was the first craft license to get on shelves in the state, kicking off a slow and steady expansion of the market that still continues. The label continues to add new strains to its portfolio, including Rubber Legs. I recently stopped into StarBuds Burbank and picked up an eighth of Rubber Legs to review. To celebrate the recent craft market expansion, News Joint Events is set to host more than 30 craft brands at the Illinois Craft Showcase 12-7 p.m. Sept. 7 at Molly’s Joint.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Hot Winter for Missouri & Illinois?
I will believe this when I see it actually happen. There are reports that the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting a warm and dry winter for both Missouri and Illinois. Let's dig in and see if that really is true. I went directly to the source and can confirm that...
Illinois school named among top 25 public colleges in US by Forbes
An Illinois university was named to Forbes' list of top 25 public colleges in the U.S., marking the only Illinois school to make the cut in the latest ranking. According to Forbes, which release its top 25 list earlier this week, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits at No. 13 when compared to other four-year universities.
Cosmo Goes Bananas At Smith’s Ballpark
PROVO, Utah – Banana Ball and the Savannah Bananas couldn’t come to Utah without connecting with one of college sports’ most adored mascots. Cosmo Cougar couldn’t allow the bright lights of Smith’s Ballpark to dim without making an appearance. The two sides came together on...
Clean SoIL to hold clean-up event on Route 14 in September
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - A clean-up event will take place in southern Illinois later this month. According to a release, Clean SoIL, an anti-litter organization co-founded by Glenn Poshard and Les Winkeler, will be holding the event on Route 13 on September 14. Volunteers are asked to meet at...
Illinois Democrats see abortion rights as ‘fundamental’ issue in 2024
CHICAGO – Illinois delegates to the Democratic National Convention focused their attention Tuesday on reproductive rights, which some leaders say could eclipse the economy as a defining issue of the 2024 election campaign. “We want to be able to take care of our families. We want to be able...
Ryder Lyons and Nolan Keeney unofficially visiting BYU in Week 1
When BYU takes the field against Southern Illinois tonight, they will be doing it with the chance to impress a pair of critical quarterback recruits. 2025 BYU commit Nolan Keeney will be at BYU to watch the Cougars take on the Salukis, as well as elite 2026 target Ryder Lyons.
Illinois Wants You to Design a New State Flag?
Starting next week the Illinois State Flag Commission is accepting submissions for a new state flag design. The commission is looking for ideas and designs from the residents of Illinois. The Illinois house or Representatives passed a bill last year, and the state senate followed on forming a new state...
REPORT: Jay Hill hoping to attend game vs. Southern Illinois after two heart procedures
Rumors surfaced last night that Jay Hill had suffered some kind of medical emergency this week. This morning, Deseret News reporter Jay Drew is reporting that Hill had undergone a pair of operations to place stents in heart arteries that were blocked. The report reads:. "BYU defensive coordinator and associate...
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms
CHICAGO (CBS) -- More relief could soon be on the way for those impacted by the severe storms and flooding that hit the Chicago area and other parts of Illinois last month.Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday issued a disaster proclamation for seven Illinois counties, following extensive damage across the state.The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area, Winnebago County where Rockford is located, Henry County in Northwest Illinois, Fulton County in West Central Illinois, and St. Clair and Washington counties in Southern Illinois—for the damage from the severe weather that hit the area from July 13...
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile Virus death of the year. The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
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