(Photo By Flickr User Canadian Film Centre) Filmmaker John Singleton, who debuted with the Oscar-nominated “Boyz N the Hood” and continued making movies that probed the lives of black communities in his native Los Angeles, CA and beyond, has died. According to WICS-TV & The Associated Press, Singleton’s family said Monday that he died after…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Tom Hilton) The World Health Organization’s report says that any more than one hour could have serious complications for children, especially if they’re younger than three years old since that’s when 80% of the brain develops. Kids under 1-year-old especially, should not be exposed to screens at all. Debra Brownson (the…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Bob Mical) The annual Dogwood Festival is celebrating its golden anniversary this year with the theme “Party Like It’s 1969: Celebrating 50 Years of Dogwood.” Events between May 2nd and 5th include the Blessing Health System/GatesAir Dogwood Parade, Lincoln in the District, a Tom Petty tribute band, and more. Quincy…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Joshua Allen) Lyme disease is on the rise nationwide, especially now that it’s warmer out. According to WGEM-TV, experts said the number of Lyme Disease cases has doubled over the last decade and will likely continue to rise in Illinois. Symptoms include fatigue, headache, or a bullseye rash, but if not…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Marco Verch) Last week was “Mail Carrier Safety Week:” but that doesn’t mean it’s time to forget about the reasons behind it. Dog bites happen more frequently during the summer months. If your dog bites a mail carrier, you won’t receive any mail until you’re approved by a regional mail supervisor.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User roosac) A trend of population decline in Central Illinois is showing few signs of slowing down. According to WEEK-TV, the latest projections released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau cover July 2017 through July 2018. The census projects Peoria County lost 1,957 people, or 1.1 percent of the county’s total…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User mike bouchard) “The Queen of Soul is now a Pulitzer Prize winner!” According to CNN & WQAD-TV, Aretha Franklin was awarded a special citation prize earlier this week “for her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades,” according to a release. She is the first individual woman…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Cara Courage) Newsline: Springfield, IL The Illinois House voted last week to double the fines drivers face if they illegally pass a school bus picking up or dropping off students. According to WEEK-TV, the House Bill 1873, would double the first-time fine from $150 to $300; and second offense fines from…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Alexander Rentsch) “Attention Peoria Area & Vicinity, CityLink Will Be Offering Free Rides on Friday, April 19th!” On Friday, April 19, 2019, CityLink will celebrate its 11th Annual Passenger Appreciation Day to honor Jerome Lilly by providing free rides to passengers all day on all fixed routes. Lilly, a beloved General Manager…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Tjflex2) Newsline: Chicago, IL Cook County officials want pet owners to know that coyotes this time a year are both wily and hungry. According to The Associated Press & WICS-TV, the county says more than 1,500 coyotes reside around the county. It says the springtime mating and whelping can give coyotes…… MORE
