Don’t Let Your Outdoor Meal Become a Feast for Bacteria
As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds. While packing that sunblock, bug spray and picnic blanket, make sure to also […]
Alanis Morissette Playing At Illinois State Fair
Alanis Morissette is coming to the Illinois State Fair this summer. The seven-time Grammy Award-winner will headline the Grandstand on August 13th. The Canadian has sold more than 75 million […]
Waffle Maker Recall
Hundreds of thousands of waffle makers are under recall because of possible burn risks. Empower Brands is recalling more than 450-thousand of its PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer models after nearly three […]
Legislature Says Yes to a Program That Will Help Keep Grocery Stores in High-Need Areas Afloat
State lawmakers are saying yes to a new program that will help keep local grocery stores afloat. The house and senate have passed legislation that provides grants to new or […]
Bill Lets Noncitizen Residents Get a Standard IL Driver’s License
Legislation now waiting to be signed into law would let non-citizens residents get a standard Illinois driver’s license. Currently, non-citizens can apply for a temporary visitor driver’s license, but that […]
State Budget Agreement Announced by House and Senate Democrats
A budget has been agreed to between Democrats in the House and Senate and has the backing of the Governor. The spending plan, about $50 billion, covers the cost of […]
‘Edible Classroom’ Part of the Experience for Students in Monmouth College ‘Anthropology of Food’ Class
Three square meals a day is a simple enough concept, but the reality about food is much more “problematic,” according to Monmouth College anthropology professor Petra Kuppinger. About a decade […]
WIU’s Camp Rocky for Local Youth Celebrates 25th Year
his year, Western Illinois University’s Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Camp Rocky program. The day camp program is run by students […]
Longtime Cardinals Writer Rick Hummel Dies At 77
The St. Louis Cardinals are saddened following the passing of longtime writer Rick Hummel. The Hall of Famer has died at the age of 77. Nicknamed the “Commish”, Hummel covered […]
Contaminated Eye Drops linked to Deaths
The contaminated eye drops outbreak is growing. The CDC reports another death linked to the recalled eyedrops Delsam Pharma and EzriCare. The tainted eyedrops are now linked to four deaths […]