Firearm enforcement grants awarded to area agencies
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police have begun awarding $1 million in grants to law enforcement agencies across the state to conduct firearm enforcement efforts to help keep firearms out of the hand of individuals who pose
Sleep quality is better than quantity
A recent study shows that when you get a solid sleep, it is more important for your body than if you sleep seven to nine hours a night. According to Professor Neil Walsh from Liverpool John Moores
Top uses for cash today
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2022/09/these-are-the-top-uses-for-cash-nowadays/ Smaller purchases – 43% Personal grooming appointments – 39% Smaller emergencies – 35% Public transportation – 32% Grocery shopping – 30% Entertainment – 30% Gas – 25% Clothing – 23%
Wanted man posts his location on SnapChat, leads police right to him
A man in central Maine was wanted for his alleged involvement in a burglary of cooking equipment. He posted his location on Snapchat and tipsters passed that information along to the police. They showed up at his
Statewide payroll jobs up, slight increase to August statewide employment
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate rose +0.1 percentage point to 4.5 percent, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In August, the industry sectors
Ottawa agrees to sell homeless shelter property to Illinois Valley PADS
OTTAWA – The city of Ottawa and the Illinois Valley PADS have reached an agreement to construct a new facility where the existing homeless shelter is. Illinois Valley PADS agreed to purchase the property, 1120 Canal
Woman steals car and gets it stuck in a foot of wet cement
A Seattle woman allegedly stole a car and blew through some road construction barricades. On the other side of those barricades was freshly poured wet cement. The car got stuck in about a foot of wet
Most common responses to “Thank you” and sneezing
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2022/09/what-is-the-secret-to-happiness/ Most Common Responses to “Thank You” “You’re welcome” (51%) “My pleasure” (41%) “No problem” (28%) “Don’t mention it” (28%) “Sure thing” (25%) “It’s nothing” (24%) No response (12%) Most Common Responses to “Sneezing” “Bless you” (29%) “God bless
The best and worst promotional items for your company
https://swnsdigital.com/us/2022/09/more-than-half-of-americans-love-getting-promotional-swag-from-brands/ A recent poll of 2,000 adults shows the top 10 items to give away as “swag” for your company. T-shirts Pens Mugs Water bottles Headphones Tote bags Sunglasses Hoodies Calendar Umbrella
Grain Bin Safety highlighted for Farm Safety Week
SPRINGFIELD – One of the most dangerous places on a farm are used most often this time of year, grain bins. OSHA notes that more than half of deaths in grain entrapment cases are would-be rescuers and