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FDA approves new blood test for colorectal cancer screening
CHICAGO - In a significant advancement for cancer screening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test named Shield for detecting colorectal cancer. This development is seen as a major step in increasing screening rates for colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Person stabbed to death during argument on Chicago's South Side
CHICAGO - A person was stabbed to death in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood Monday morning. At about 12:33 a.m., three individuals were standing outside a vehicle in the 300 block of East 115th Street when the group began to argue, police said. The argument then turned physical and the driver...
Popular Illinois Music Festival Hosts Adopt A Portapotty Contest
A music festival in Illinois is hosting a really fun contest where fans win a chance to adopt a porta-potty. Adopt A Portapotty Contest At Illinois Music Festival. My favorite music festival of all time is an annual event right here in Illinois. It's Riot Fest. I've been going for several years now. Not only do they have great live bands but there's also amazing food, beverages, and other entertainment.
Illinois State Fair officials offer preview of this year’s event
(The Center Square) – The countdown is on for the start of the Illinois State Fair. With the start of the fair just days away, fair officials offered a preview of the newly renovated grounds Monday. The taxpayer-funded upgrades were part of an over $50 million capital project, which included various road improvements and renovations to The Coliseum. “You’ll see new seating, two elevators, new restrooms, improved ADA accessibility and...
Following multiple gun incidents, Winnetka leaders reach out to community
Winnetka officials addressed residents on July 26 in the wake of recent firearm-related crime in and around the community and what measures are being taken to respond. According to messages from Village President Chris Rintz and Police Chief Brian O’Connell, the Winnetka Police Department is working with the Village Council and staff on a plan, […] The post Following multiple gun incidents, Winnetka leaders reach out to community appeared first on The Record.
City to contract road resurfacing work beginning week of August 5
The city will be contracting road resurfacing work on seven street segments throughout Evanston over the next ten weeks. Construction on Phase 1 street segments will begin the week of August 5, with the entire project expected to be fully completed by the end of September, except for sodding. This...
Signing Announcement For Eagles Bowling
Elgin, IL - Judson University Bowling is proud to announce the signing of Isabella Martinez to the Judson Bowling Family. Isabella comes to us from Palatine High School, where she was a two-year varsity starter. Isabella also took 2 nd place at the High School Regionals this past season to advance to the sectional tournament! Isabella was also named Team Captain in her senior season for the Pirates! She will be majoring in Psychology here at Judson! For Head Coach Vince Biondo, "We are blessed and honored that she has decided on us for the next step in her educational...
2nd Year in a Row This Illinois County Has Highest Tax Rates
Taxes stink, but we have to pay them no matter what. Illinois is the worst with taxes as one of the states with the highest taxes in the nation, but for the second year in a row, one country tops all others as being the highest. Highest Tax County in...
Pritzker signs bill aimed at preventing Black mothers from pregnancy-related deaths
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Since statistics show Black women are three times as likely to suffer from pregnancy-related medical conditions than White women, Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed a bill package Monday aimed at improving mortality rates. Relying upon data from the Illinois Department of Public Health that showed mortality rates are higher for Black women […]
Illinois Fraternal Order of Police clarify they are not behind grievance filed on behalf of Sean Grayson
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – One law enforcement organization is letting the public know that they are not responsible for the grievance filed on behalf of the deputy who shot Sonya Massey. Chris Southwood is the state lodge president for the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and released the following statement Monday, clarifying the group is strictly a fraternal organization and another group is responsible.
2024 Illinois State Fair reveals theme for exciting lineup of events and concerts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The theme for the 2024 Illinois State Fair was revealed this week. Illinois officials said the theme, "It's Showtime!," will set the stage for the biggest show of the year on the newly renovated fairgrounds. The show kicks off in less than two weeks with the return...
Illinois Now Forecast to Lose 400,000 Residents in Next 20 Years
There's good news and bad news about a new population forecast for Illinois. The bad news is that the state is forecast to lose almost 400,000 residents in the next couple of decades. The good news is rentals should be easier to find. This is based on a new ranking...
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