New dating app trend…Reverse Catfishing
If you are trying to date in today’s technology era, you are looking to online dating apps for help. A new trend has started and it is where you post a not-so-great photo of yourself. This way
Bridges slated for repair this week in Mendota Township
MENDOTA – Two bridges in Mendota Township are slate for repairs this week in northern LaSalle County. The bridge on East 1st Road between North 45th and North 46th, and the bridge on North 44th Road between
Electric vehicle rebate program for Illinois residents continues
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced the second round of Illinois’ Electric Vehicle Rebate Program. The program was created under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and offers $4,000 rebate for purchase of an electric passenger
Health Insurance Marketplace for open enrollment for 2023 has begun
CHICAGO – The Open Enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace runs through January 15, 2023. Once again, residents will benefit from having an additional month to enroll, just as they did last year.
Department on Aging Recognizes National Family Caregivers Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging is raising awareness of support services available to unpaid family caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month, an observance spearheaded by the Caregiver Action Network and celebrated every November.
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice hosts states working toward juvenile justice reform
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice recently hosted teams from the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice and the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. The teams visited to learn about child-centered policies and best practices and
Candy trail leads police to thieves
Nine bandits who have been accused of burglarizing multiple homes and vehicles in early October outside of Atlanta were found due to a candy trail. The thieves hiked through wooded areas to snack into properties and make
Nose picking could increase risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia
There’s a form of Clamydia that is linked to dementia, and scientists have found that you could be passing this to yourself through nose picking. They believe that bacteria can bypass your bloodstream and through to your
Two minutes of exercise daily can extend your life
A recent study in Australia shows that exercising for 15 minutes a week, which is only about two minutes and 40 seconds a day is effective enough to extend your life for five years.
IDPH Reports an Uptick in COVID-19 Cases
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health reported an increase in the last week in the number of counties at an elevated level for COVID-19. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra is urging residents to get fully