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Study shows insecticides linked to Wisconsin monarch butterfly decline
The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in North America. But, the iconic orange and black insect is getting harder to find in Wisconsin. A newly released study shows a link between the decline of butterflies and the use of agricultural insecticides in the Midwest. “Both butterfly...
Most Illinois jails restrain people in chairs. This county ‘violently shocked’ them, too.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – Brice Fritz was naked, strapped down to a chair in a jail cell when a staff member monitoring her via video delivered 80,000 volts of electricity through the stun cuff on her leg. “I felt like I was being electrocuted,” Fritz told the Illinois Answers Project,...
Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states
A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are once again being asked to check their fridges for products that may be contaminated.
EPA waives summer restrictions on gasoline in Michigan
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting an emergency fuel waiver to prioritize fuel access and distribution ahead of the 2024 hurricane season—which is predicted to be severe.
Boar’s Head listeria recall expanded to 71 deli meats sold by Kroger, Publix and others
Just five days after a recall of deli meats related to a deadly listeria outbreak, Boar’s Head Provisions expanded that recall Tuesday by 7 million pounds of 71 products sold under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brands. This recall has hit some of the nation’s leading grocery sellers, including Kroger (No. 2, according to Foodindustry.com), Publix (No. 6) and H-E-B (No. 7). Here’s what you need to know. ...
Man suing CPD over arrest, COPA investigating after video shows officer holding gun to his head
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A man filed a lawsuit against the city and the Chicago Police Department Thursday, after video showed police using force to detain him as he was arrested earlier this week. The man—Lorenzo Williams, 32—was charged with felonies and misdemeanor after his arrest Tuesday in the Cabrini Rowhouses, in the 800 block of North Cambridge Avenue on the Near North Side. Both the CPD and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are both investigating the incident. Meanwhile, a use of force expert said it is very important to keep in mind that it is not clear what is...
Shocker: Illinois’ Most Iconic TV Location’ Isn’t in Chicago
The most iconic TV location in Illinois was announced, and guess what? It's not in Chicago. However, if you are in Rockford, you will need to load up the car and head to Joliet to check out the Old Joliet Prison, the site of the TV series Prison Break, a place that just earned the "iconic TV location" moniker from Stacker.
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
New federal grant for Illinois aims to address workforce shortages in the trades
(The Center Square) – A new federal grant program looks to help those who want to pursue careers operating heavy machinery in Illinois. In July, the Biden administration announced the grant as part of more that $244 million being distributed through the U.S. Department of Labor to help expand the Registered Apprenticeship system. Illinois will be receiving $8 million in federal taxpayer funding. Eric Hill, CEO of the Youth Workforce...
Pritzker has had vetting interviews as possible running mate for Kamala Harris
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is being closely considered as a possible running mate for Vice President and anticipated Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.Multiple sources familiar with the process tell CBS News the governor was among those who have had Zoom interviews with the team on the Harris campaign responsible for vetting potential running mates.CNN reports the second of the two, which was conducted on Wednesday, included former Biden White House counsel Dana Remus, who is helping run the process.Pritzker has also submitted thousands of pages of documents — as have other prospective Harris running mates.A spokesperson for...
Illinois launches first electric vehicle charging sites under new state program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Interim Director James Jennings today announced the opening of the first four electric vehicle (EV) charging sites under the Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The sixteen charging ports at four charging sites are located at gas stations...
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