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Study: Fear of falling, fall-related injuries haunt full-time wheelchair, motorized scooter users
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Many studies have focused on falls among people who are ambulatory and have conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease, but research to address falls among those who rely on wheelchairs or motorized scooters is rare, scientists report in a new study. The researchers found that full-time wheelchair or motorized-scooter users also experience falls and fall-related injuries, and many live with the fear of falling again.
Illini look to reinvigorate rushing attack: 'We need to be balanced'
CHAMPAIGN — Barry Lunney Jr. unquestionably has awakened a once-dormant Illinois passing attack. The Illini offensive coordinator inherited the worst passing attack in the Big Ten as Illinois averaged 156.2 passing yards in 2021 under Tony Petersen. But in Lunney's second season as play caller last fall, Illinois averaged 264.6 yards per game, good for third in the Big Ten.
Illinois Begins Little League Senior Softball World Series with Dominant Win Over Hawaii
The Little League Senior Softball World Series started on Monday in Roxana, Delaware. The Illinois squad took their first step to defending their championship from last year with a 10-1 win over the West squad from Hawaii. Illinois blasted four home runs in the game, two by Aspen Kitwoski from Springfield. Standout pitcher and 2-time first team all-stater Mia Volpert, also from Springfield, launched a home run and was perfect in the pitching circle in her four innings of work, striking out five batters. Hallie Gibson of Carlinville pitched the final three innings, giving up two hits and an earned run with three strikeouts.
Opposition growing over Chinese battery manufacturer locating in Illinois
(The Center Square) – As more revelations arise about a Chinese company that plans to build a battery plant in Kankakee County, opposition is building. Gotion is slated to receive over $8 billion in federal and state subsidies for its Manteno, Illinois, plant. The company plans to build a facility in Michigan as well, where Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, took part in a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. ...
Bob Asmussen | Open for business ... well, sort of
Jul. 30—CHAMPAIGN — Those longing for the good old days of an open-to-the-public Illinois football training camp (my hand is in the air), can forget about it. How do I know? I asked. During Illinois coach Bret Bielema's initial training camp press conference Monday at the Smith Center, my question was: "Would you ever consider opening more of training camp for fans?" His answer: "Probably ...
Housing options getting scarce near campus
Jul. 30—URBANA — Options are running out for students hoping to find housing around the University of Illinois campus, even if they do accept incentives to cancel their contracts with University Housing. Just less than a month out from the first day of classes, money can't solve everything: Most locations have already been leased for the coming year. For example, Ramshaw Real Estate, which ...
Illini secondary aims to bounce back from disappointing 2023: 'I think they've got a chip on their shoulder'
CHAMPAIGN — After a disappointing defensive season, Illinois football used the transfer portal this offseason to improve both the talent and experience in its secondary, the team's biggest weakness last fall. Illinois had a marquee addition out of the transfer portal in four-star transfer Terrance Brooks (Texas) and added...
Defensive depth Henry's training camp focus
Jul. 30—CHAMPAIGN — Aaron Henry liked the way his defense competed during spring ball. Liked that there was daily improvement. No real regression to be found in those 15 practices three months ago. "I felt like every day every install we put in, guys took it in stride, learned from it and started to understand concepts on a much, much higher level," the Illinois defensive coordinator said ...
New Study Says Rockford is the Second Cheapest City to Live in Illinois
Suppose you're reading this and already live in The Forest City. Whether you're a current resident or considering a move, Rockford is a hotbed of affordability. Its cost of living is below that of most other cities in Illinois. Affordability in Rockford. Rockford is the second-cheapest city in the state...
Sonya Massey’s 4-Year-Old Cousin Was Also Allegedly Killed By Police, Prosecutors Will Not File Charges
In a tragic turn of events, a 4-year-old child named Terrell Miller was shot and killed by Illinois police in March. Terrell, the baby cousin of Sonya Massey, became a heart-wrenching symbol of the unintended consequences of police action when he was caught in the crossfire during a domestic dispute. Vigils around the country have also taken place for the dead toddler’s fallen cousin. On July 23, prosecutors decided not to file charges against the officer involved in the incident that killed little Terrell. The incident occurred on March 16 during a response to a domestic dispute involving Anthony T. George, a...
Illinois expanding Medicaid coverage for some, including convicted felons
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois has federal approval to expand its Medicaid coverage to include convicted felons and those affected by firearm violence. The state received federal approval of its proposed Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver that will allow the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to begin work to expand taxpayer funded Medicaid coverage. “Here in Illinois, the 1115 waiver is the cornerstone of our...
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...
Memorial to host A-fib educational session
July 29, 2024 -Memorial Medical is holding an educational session about the most common form of hearth rhythm disorder. Bernard Lim, MD, PhD, a cardiac electrophysiologist with Memorial Specialty Care will host “Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Prevention & Treatment” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, in Decatur Memorial Hospital Classrooms A & B.