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Walmart recalls apple juice with high levels of arsenic in Illinois, 24 other states
(WTVO) — Walmart is recalling 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple juice due to high levels of arsenic across the U.S. The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressed the immediate need to take the product off of shelves after their initial announcement on August 15th. The FDA’s classification implies the juice may cause […]
Health officials in Ill., Wis. report 3 West Nile virus deaths
Two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus, according to health officials.A third person in Wisconsin also has been hospitalized because of the mosquito-borne illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday in a release.That state's cases involve residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac and Brown counties.In Lake County, Illinois, three people tested positive for the virus over the past seven days, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center said Thursday in a release.One of the victims experienced symptom onset in mid-August and died shortly thereafter.West Nile virus...
Illinois quick hits: Illinois prison staff hospitalized; kanes reopen for holiday weekend
Illinois prison staff hospitalized Staff members at a southern Illinois correctional facility were taken to a hospital after experiencing some medical symptoms. Twelve staff members at the Menard Correctional Center had medical symptoms and were taken to a hospital by ambulance. It is unknown what caused the illnesses. The Illinois Poison Control Center, along with the St. Clair County EMA's Hazmat Team is assisting with the investigation. ...
High school football special section 2024: Unity
Aug. 29—What to know about Unity before the Rockets kick off their season Friday night on the road at Prairie Central: Their quarterback is ...Dane Eisenmenger, who's back for his second year as Unity's starter after a breakout sophomore season. Eisenmenger was both efficient and productive as a passer in 2023, completing nearly 70 percent of his passes for 2,455 yards, 32 touchdowns and just ...
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...
Ymer Technology To Open Headquarters In Illinois
Ymer Technology recently celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The electric vehicle (EV) components manufacturer’s $5.7 million investment, bolstered by a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, will enable Ymer Technology to produce cooling technology and thermal management systems for EVs while supporting Illinois’ clean energy economy.
Free Museum Days In Illinois During September
If you're looking for some family fun but are on a tight budget, there are opportunities available for free days at some Illinois museums. During September Some Illinois Museums Offer Free Days. I was pretty lucky growing up. My parents liked to do activities as a family so I got...
Prosecutors want to bar 'politics as usual' defense in Madigan corruption trial
(The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to prevent defense attorneys from calling a high-profile corruption case in Chicago "politics as usual" in the corruption-plagued state of Illinois. Prosecutors made a series of pre-trial requests in a motion before Judge Manish Shah. The "politics as usual" item was among those listed in the 29-page motion in the pending corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. ...
Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens
Illinois: Urban Ministries presents alternative event as Hard Rock Casino opens. The Hard Rock Casino opens in Rockford on Thursday, but Reverand Violet Johnicker of Rockford Urban Ministries wants to offer a sober event. Story continues below. “We wanted to create and offer a sober space for people who live...
Record “On This Day” Temperatures Broken From Illinois Heat Wave
Let's face it. It was stinking hot yesterday. Thanks to all of that corn sweat and hot temperatures in the area, we've been dealing with a heat wave to kick off the week. Although we didn't break the record for the hottest recorded temperature in the Quad Cities, we did break a daily record during Tuesday's Excessive Heat Warning. We also broke a record overnight, too.
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