Marion teen killed in Franklin County crash
A Marion teen was killed during a crash in Franklin County.…
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Major medical groups call for employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers
The group said existing COVID-19 vaccine mandates have proven effective and hope all other employers across the country “will follow our lead and…
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New Illinois law requires schools to print suicide prevention resources on student IDs
Under a new law, students will have access to contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line on their…
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Donald Kauerauf named Director of Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Donald G. Kauerauf will be the next Director of the Missouri Department for Health and Senior Services, effective…
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St. Louis teen breaks dad’s state record fish; Reels in 7th record for 2021
Audrain was fishing from a private pond in Franklin County, Missouri July 3 when he caught the 5-ounce fish. The previous record was caught by…
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Pritzker’s office: ‘No plan to implement any additional mitigations’ as COVID cases rise in Illinois
The state surpassed two million total cases of the virus on Monday, July 19.…
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In Photos: Flooding impacting multiple communities
(WSIL) — Flooding rains filled backyards and streets with water Friday afternoon. Beyond the potential for severe weather, Friday’s storms brought…
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Salmonella outbreak linked to Sunny Crunch Salad produced in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and…
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Illinois’ unemployment rate rises slightly in June, but payrolls are up throughout state
SPRINGFIELD (WEEK) — The unemployment rate in Illinois inched up .1% in June to 7.2%, but 12,500 jobs were added in that same month. That’s…
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Police can’t lie to youth in interrogations after Gov. Pritkzer signs new law
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill on Thursday to ban police from lying to kids and teens during interrogations.…
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