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Memorial Day Tribute Unites Morrison Community in Honoring Heroes

Residents and staff at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison joined together on Monday, May 26th, to honor the nation’s heroes during a poignant Memorial Day service. With strong support from American Legion Post 328, the gathering offered a heartfelt tribute to those who ...
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Help Locate Black Ram Pickup Involved in Lyndon Hit-and-Run

Authorities from the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office are asking for help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident in Lyndon. Sheriff John Booker says that between late May 25 and early May 26, a black Ram pickup, model years 2014 to 2018, ...
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FDA Approves First Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection in the U.S.

The FDA has authorized the Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio, the first blood test cleared in the U.S. to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Targeted at adults 55 and older with symptoms of cognitive decline, this simple blood draw can indicate amyloid plaques linked ...
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Illinois Bill Targets Maternal Health Inequities with Expanded Bias Training

State Senator Willie Preston has advanced new legislation aiming to address maternal health disparities among marginalized communities in Illinois. House Bill 2517, which has passed the Senate, seeks to expand implicit bias training for health care workers, with a focus on risk factors affecting ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Push for Expanded Gun Safety Legislation to Protect Minors

Illinois lawmakers are focusing on gun safety with new legislation led by State Senator Laura Ellman. At a Tuesday press conference, Ellman and advocates highlighted the dangers posed by unsecured firearms, particularly to children and teens. Citing research that links unlocked guns to suicides, ...
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Congressman Eric Sorensen Opposes GOP Billionaire Tax Break Bill

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted no against Republican’s partisan big billionaire bailout that makes massive cuts to the SNAP food assistance program and Medicaid health insurance to pay for a huge tax break for billionaires.“I voted no against a partisan ...
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Illinois Senator Secures $3.34 Million for Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Projects

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has announced nearly $3.34 million in funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects across the 37th Senate District, part of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. The Village of Walnut will receive $357,144 to create a new, continuous 10-foot-wide multi-use ...
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Illinois Officials Urge Water Safety as Child Drowning Deaths Rise

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is calling on parents and caregivers to keep a close watch on children near water this summer. Tragically, 19 children across Illinois have lost their lives to accidental drowning already in 2024, in locations ranging from ...
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Illinois Well Owners Urged to Test Water for Harmful PFAS Chemicals

Illinois health officials are urging residents with private wells near 57 affected community water systems to test for PFAS, a group of man-made chemicals. Elevated levels have been detected in these water supplies, prompting concern from the Illinois Department of Public Health. PFAS have ...
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Lawmakers Push for Rate Stabilization Illinois Electricity Bills Surge

Illinois residents could soon see higher electricity bills, with Ameren and ComEd customers both facing rate increases this summer. Ameren bills are expected to jump nearly $9 to about $46 a month, while ComEd bills could rise by more than $10 to $118.60 monthly. ...
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Illinois Passes Bill to Enhance Public Health Education and Awareness

Illinois lawmakers have unanimously approved a two-part measure aimed at boosting public health awareness. Sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson, Senate Bill 1814 addresses the dangers of amniotic fluid embolisms during childbirth by requiring the Department of Public Health to provide more training and ...
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Illinois Black Bear Sightings Prompt Safety Guidance and Tracking Efforts

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring multiple reports of a black bear seen roaming St. Clair County this week. While bear sightings in Illinois are typically uncommon, officials say summer months can bring the animals across state lines in search of food ...
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