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Illinois Rural Health to Hold 35th Educational Conference
The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) will host its 35th annual Educational Conference July 31 – August 1, at the I-Hotel in Champaign. The conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, while networking and learning best practices from their counterparts throughout the state. Online registration and a full conference brochure can be found at www.ilruralhealth.org.
New Ranking Says Illinois Not Missouri a Best Off-the-Grid State
I consider this a major upset. For years, Missouri has been considered one of the best states to live off-the-grid. No more. A new ranking claims it's Illinois that's one of the best places to live away from civilization and no longer the Show Me State. This brand new off-the-grid...
These new Illinois rules, which will take effect on July 1, may have an impact on your wallet
On July 1st, several new laws will take effect in Illinois, which will impact the lives of residents. While some may view this date as any other day on the calendar, the changes will be significant. Your finances may be impacted by some of these laws, resulting in significant changes...
Chiefs split twin bill with Miners
The Paducah Chiefs split a doubleheader with Madisonville Saturday night at Brooks Stadium. The Chiefs took the opening game 5-2 thanks to a third inning grand slam hone run by Kyle Hayes. Joe Peca went five innings and struck out five and allowed just four hits. Jaythan Wilson and Jack...
Melvin sets new school record at US Olympic Trials
PADUCAH, KY -- Murray State track star Chelby Melvin set a school record in the 400 meter hurdles on Saturday night by running in 56.31 at the US Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. It marks the 4th time that Melvin has set the Murray State record in the 400 meter...
SCOTUS ruling will affect some cases involving Illinoisans charged in Jan. 6 riot
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 majority Friday in favor of a former Pennsylvania police officer charged with obstructing an official proceeding in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.The ruling in the case Fischer v. U.S. narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the building where Congress had convened to count state electoral votes. It could affect hundreds of ongoing prosecutions—and upend adjudicated cases, including some of the dozens of Capitol riot-related cases involving people from Illinois.Nearly 50 Illinois residents have been charged for their...
Office of Statewide Pretrial Services unveils new data regarding investigations
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services unveiled new data regarding investigations in Illinois. It has been nine months since Illinois did away with bond and implemented the Pre-Trial Fairness Act. An act that is meant to not keep people in jail for minor offenses. With the new interactive dashboard that has […]
Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision in McCracken County
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A Paducah man was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle injury collision in McCracken County, Kentucky. Around 3:19 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, deputies with the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision rollover with injuries near the intersection of US Hwy 68 East and Exit 16 Interstate 24 Eastbound ramp.
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