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GSK settles another heartburn drug lawsuit in Illinois
(Reuters) -British drugmaker GSK said on Monday it has agreed to confidentially settle a lawsuit in Illinois that alleged its discontinued heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, the latest in a series of settlements to end costly litigation.
Illinois quick hits: Cooling centers prepare for heat wave; Player wins $1 million
Cooling centers prepare for heat wave Cooling centers are gearing up around Illinois in preparation for this week’s expected excessive heat. According to AccuWeather, heat indices could be at or near 100 degrees in many areas of the state this week. In addition, residents were advised to be aware of the possibility of severe weather, including high winds, possible tornadoes, hail and flash flooding. ...
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Walz, Pritzker welcome Iowans seeking abortions after 6-week ban
Democratic governors in Midwestern states near Iowa are pledging support to people in need of reproductive health care options as one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans took effect in the Hawkeye State this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday called Iowa’s ban on most abortions after...
Lottery warning to check numbers for unclaimed $1 million Lotto prize and ticket bought at a gas station
A MYSTERY new millionaire has been urged to claim their winning Lotto prize money. The $1 million Lotto Million 1 ticket was sold at a gas station in Illinois. An ARCO outlet in Chicago is "overjoyed" to learn a customer is about to have their bank account considerably boosted, said Illinois Lottery.
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!
Correctional Officer on administrative leave arrested
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Corrections officer placed on administrative leave was arrested on Sunday. Thomas R. Angeli, 37, is facing charges of an expired FOID card, and possessing a firearm. On July 25, Angeli, was placed under administrative leave after making comments on a Facebook...
Illinois EPA providing over $43M to help communities replace lead water lines
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to give more than $43 million to 17 communities as a way to help them replace lead water lines. The funding is being provided through the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund.
Therapy dogs help McLean County youth improve reading literacy
Convincing reluctant readers to improve their literacy can be difficult. At libraries in and around Bloomington, staff have enlisted man’s best friend to help. Bloomington Public Library [BPL], Carlock Public Library District and Towanda District Library all have programs where youth can read to therapy dogs to help beat reading anxiety or discomfort. Libraries across the nation have similar programs.
Bloomington Public Library’s Innovation Lab opens
BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) - The Bloomington Public Library’s $25 million expansion project is now open to the public. The public can now reserve the library’s innovation lab and two recording studios. It’s equipped with 3-D printers, a laser engraver, Cricut-cutting machine, sewing machines and more. The recording...
Rutland Tractor Driver Charged With Reckless Homicide
A motorcyclist's death is being pinned squarely on an alleged reckless and impaired tractor driver from Rutland. Thirty-six-year-old Matthew Reynolds was charged Friday in DeKalb County Court with felony charges of reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in a crash involving death. He initially only faced a ticket for disobeying a stop sign for his role in a fatal crash back on October 1st near Shabbona.
Another council member announces their bid for Normal mayor
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The race to be the next mayor of the Town of Normal just got a bit crowded after a third candidate announced their bid on Monday. According to a press release, Normal Councilwoman Kathleen Lorenz said that she is now in the running to be the next mayor of Normal.
National Endowment for the Arts providing $50,000 for Uptown Underpass mural
An independent federal agency will provide the Town of Normal with grant funding to support the design and installation of a mural in the forthcoming Uptown Connector/Underpass tunnel. The National Endowment of the Arts has awarded Normal $50,000 in funding, according to a news release Monday. The funding includes a...
Mother of 4-year-old killed by Macomb officer dismayed at lack of charges
Macomb, Ill. (KHQA) — The mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed at the decision not to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed her son. Keianna Miller, the mother of Terrell Miller, age four, is dismayed and disappointed that authorities have declined to criminally charge the Macomb police officer that shot and killed Terrell on March 16, 2024.
Cubs’ Christopher Morel Cries In The Dugout After Learning He Had Been Traded During Game
Cubs’ Christopher Morel was extremely emotional after learning he had been traded by the team. On Sunday, Morel was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for Isaac Paredes. The Rays are getting Christopher Morel and a pair of prospects back from the Cubs in the deal for Isaac Paredes, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan […] The post Cubs’ Christopher Morel Cries In The Dugout After Learning He Had Been Traded During Game appeared first on BroBible.
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