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New resources supporting inclusion, diversity, equity, and access now available to all Illinois residents
The State Library recently brokered a deal with EBSCO Information Sources to provide access to an expansive list of electronic resources to all residents of Illinois. Resources included in this agreement include eBooks, reference sources, test preparation materials, materials to support DIY activities, academic journal article databases, business information, and more! A recent press release documents the entire list of available resources. Importantly, these databases authenticate via geolocation, which means everyone who walks through Milner Library’s doors or accesses these resources from anywhere in the state will have access—no login needed!
13 WREX's John Jurgens discusses a wet July, and the days ahead
13 WREX meteorologist joined WNIJ Morning Edition host Jason Cregier to discuss some of the wild weather of the past couple few weeks. Jurgens told us how the derecho that ripped through northern Illinois dropped so much rain that it put this July into the record books for total rainfall.
FDA recalls produce sold at Indiana Kroger stores over possible Listeria contamination
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration announced a recall on produce and other products due to a possible Listeria contamination. The recalled produce purchased from Weirs Farm was sold in Kroger stores in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. This includes all produce packaged at the Supreme Service Solution facility in […]
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...
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering
Two Illinois Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Money Laundering (Rock Island, IL) – Two Illinois men – Erik Richard Jones, 46, and Mitchell Allen Melega, 38 – were sentenced on July 23, 2024, to multi-year prison sentences following their convictions for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering. Jones, of Colona, Illinois, was sentenced to 54 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release, and Melega, formerly of Orion, Illinois, was sentenced to 75 months of imprisonment to be followed by five years of supervised release. Both defendants were also ordered to pay $4,840,944.63 in restitution.
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 […]
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