COVID-19 Antivirals to be available soon in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the two new COVID-19 oral antivirals, Paxlovid (Pfizer) and Molnupiravir (Merck), will be available in Illinois soon. The antivirals are for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at
Illinois American Water to construct new water treatment technology
STREATOR – Illinois American Water announced they are to construct Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection at the Streator water treatment plant. According to the water utility, the new treatment technology will support safe drinking water to residents
COVID-19 Omicron variant likely culprit behind elevated pump prices
UNDATED – Winter weather and the COVID-19 omicron variant are the likely culprits behind a dip in demand for oil, according to the American Automobile Association. Continued growth in the price of crude oil has helped to
Queen Elizabeth II officially strips Prince Andrew of military affiliations, royal patronages amid sexual assault lawsuit
Britain’s Prince Andrew has had his military affiliations and remaining royal patronages stripped away by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Per BBC, Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Jan. 13: “With the Queen’s approval and agreement,
Supreme Court blocks nationwide vaccine and testing mandate for large businesses
The Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses on Thursday, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. The President has emphasized
Outfielder Travis Snider retires from pro baseball after 8 years in the major leagues
After 15 years, 630 MLB games, and stints with three different big-league teams, MLB outfielder Travis Snider announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday. Snider wrote in an Instagram post: “I have contemplated this day for
Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard undergoes successful surgery for abdominal injury
The Portland Trail Blazers announced that star guard Damian Lillard underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair an abdominal injury, adding that Lillard will be re-evaluated in six weeks. The team announced last week that Lillard would miss