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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 […]
Study shows certain Illinois hospitals provide below average levels of charity care
(The Center Square) – A new study shows that 340B hospitals in Illinois and around the country are abusing a federal drug pricing program. The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to help struggling, uninsured or otherwise vulnerable patients access more affordable medications. Under the program, drug manufacturers provide discounted medications to qualifying […]
Carbondale Seeking Those Interested in Serving on Rental Housing Licensing Committee
CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is researching rental housing unit licensing. This will be a substantial and important update to the current rental housing regulations. As part of this process, the City Council has directed staff to solicit for interested parties who wish to serve on a rental housing licensing planning committee.
Solar Solicitors Not Welcomed in West Frankfort
WEST FRANKFORT – The City of West Frankfort wants residents to know that due to the drastic number of calls and complaints coming in daily, solar solicitors are not allowed in West Frankfort. According to post on the City of West Frankfort-Mayor’s Office Facebook page, fines are being issued...
Man Mysteriously Fell to His Death in a Canyon in Illinois
A man fell to his death in a canyon in Illinois over the weekend and right now there are more questions than there are answers about what caused his fall. I saw USA Today share the sad news that a man fell from a canyon in Starved Rock State Park in Illinois on Saturday at approximately 4:30pm. The man has not been identified at this time and they report that the Illinois Conservation Police and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have not responded to questions as of this writing.
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...
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle
BUTLER COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A man from Wappapello, Missouri was seriously injured after a vehicle struck him on Monday morning. According to the Mo. State Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Trevor C. Young was walking along the shoulder of MO 53, about 6 miles south of Poplar Bluff, on July 29.
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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