Illinois awarded $86 million in CDC funding for health infrastructure
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced last week that the State of Illinois has been awarded $86 million in federal funding to strengthen the state’s public health workforce and infrastructure. This first-of-its-kind funding from
Children’s craft and toy giveaway Saturday in Mendota
MENDOTA – A generous donation of children’s crafts and activities have been given to the city of Mendota to help spread joy this Christmas. The Mendota Police Department will be giving away gifts at a special drive-thru
Federal REAL ID deadline extended to 2025
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the federal REAL ID deadline an additional two years to May 7th, 2025. With this extension, current standard Illinois
Washington driver gets $553 fine after driving with heavy snow on his windshield
A driver in Washington State was recently pulled over for driving erratically as well as having thick snow on their windshield. Only a small portion of snow had been removed from the upper driver’s side window. It
Georgia sheepdog Casper saves flock from coyotes
A pack of coyotes attacked a flock of sheep in Georgia last month, however, they didn’t know that a sheepdog named Casper would be there to fight back. Casper took down eight coyotes all by himself before
30% of holiday-related activities end in an injury
A new study shows that 30% of people who celebrate holiday-related activities end up injured somehow. 1. 13% have cut themselves while wrapping or opening presents. 2. 11% have slipped or tripped outdoors. 3. 10% have been
Mars and Moon occultation tonight
CHICAGO – The Moon and Mars will engage in a dance this evening across the sky across much of north America. The Moon will pass in front of the planet Mars starting around 9:09 PM until
Republican State Senator Jason Barickman retires
BLOOMINGTON- Republican Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman has announced he will be retiring at the end of his term in January. The Bloomington area politician has served in state government for twelve years. The 53rd Senate District
The Grinch beats up Rudolph at Christmas party
A Christmas party in Michigan had some excitement when an employee dressed as the Grinch had a little too much to drink and got into a fist fight with another employee dressed as Rudolph. The Grinch was
Three steps to give a genuine compliment & create connections
Human connection has become something we crave in a world of technology. Cheryl Ferguson gives three tips on how to connect on a higher level with people. 1. Use their name, when you use someone’s name in