Food stamps could soon be redeemed at restaurants if a measure proposed by the Illinois House becomes law. Currently in Illinois, food stamp recipients can use SNAP vouchers at grocery stores, but not at restaurants. Many said this can cause problems. The ‘Restaurant Meals Program’, would expand the options for food…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User crayolophoto) The Melrose Chapel Church in Quincy, IL, is getting ready for its bi-annual strawberry festival. The festival has been going on for 145 years; that’s as long as the “Run For The Roses (better known as The Kentucky Derby)!” According to KHQA-TV, every year, the festival draws in 600 to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Sacramento BBB) The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers on buying counterfeit goods online. Better Business Bureau officials said their new report found sales of counterfeits have exploded in recent years, with billions of dollars lost in pharmaceuticals, toys and games, handbags, jewelry, shoes, and more. According to WGEM-TV, the study…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Colin Carmichael) Whether you’ve received a Mother’s Day bouquet or gave one, we know you’ll want them to last as long as possible. Sure they won’t last forever, but you can do a few things to ensure their longevity. Here are seven tips to making those Mother’s Day Flowers last: Tip number…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mark Morgan) In front of the Pageant Theatre with a crowd of 300+ people on hand late last month, celebrated music group The Isley Brothers, were inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Ronald Isley said. “We so are glad to see all of you here. I remember being here…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Mike Mozart) Amid a global helium shortage, Party City announced this week that it will shutter 45 stores in 2019. According to USA Today, the New Jersey-based party supplies company did not release a list of affected stores but said the closures will take place throughout the year. There are…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Trails for Illinois) Newsline: Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois & Interstate 74 Iowa transportation officials have approved $16 million to pay for nighttime work on the Interstate 74 bridge over the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities because of delays blamed on an icy winter followed by spring flooding. The Quad-City Times, The…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Greg Schechter) Many people around the state are talking about something called, “The Kissing Bug.” It’s an insect that’s made its way from South America all the way north to Illinois. “The kissing bug – it can have an organism called T. Cruzi, which can cause Chagas disease,” State Public Health…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User david.dames) Newsline: State Capitol, Springfield, IL A group of Central Illinois high school students inspired legislation to get rid of time changes in the Land of Lincoln forever. Senate Bill 533, introduced by state Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) would make Daylight Saving Time the year-round standard time of the entire…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User David Stillman) Your child is exposed to thousands of germs every day. Spreading out or skipping shots increases the chance your child will get a disease that vaccines prevent. “All immunizations have been proven safe, effective and prevent deadly illnesses,” Dr. Douglas Carlson at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) St. John’s…… MORE
