(Photo By Flickr User Youn Hee, Jeong) According to The Associated Press & WICS-TV, a new study by the American Lung Association says Illinois is not doing enough to reduce tobacco use. The report titled “State of Tobacco Control” gives Illinois grades in funding for smoking cessation and prevention programs, tobacco taxation and access to…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Chris Gilmore) Almost 30 people are killed daily in the U.S. by a drunk driver, according to the National Highway Safety Administration & WICS-TV. On days like Big Game Sunday, the risk is that much greater. “It seems like naturally alcohol is a big part of get-togethers like this, especially as…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User faz besharatian) “Once Again, Welcome To The Winter Season, Family!” Energy company Ameren Cilco, have a few tips to help homeowners save some cash on their heating costs during the winter months. Winter Energy Saving Tips: -Install a programmable thermostat to save on both cooling and heating costs. -Periodically replace…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Marco Verch) A new report estimates nearly half of all U.S. adults have some form of heart or blood vessel disease, a medical milestone that’s mostly due to recent guidelines that expanded how many people have high blood pressure. According to Rejoice! Musical Soul Food & WNBC-TV, The American Heart Association…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Neil Conway) In case you didn’t hear about this “Sweet, Sweet” news, well, now you can rejoice; there are 3 new M&M flavors debut in United States! According to WAND-TV, fans of M&M’s can vote on three new flavors set to arrive in stores. The three new flavors are Mexican Jalapeno Peanut,…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Valsts policija) The East Peoria Police Department is warning the public of counterfeit bills circulating through the area. According to WEEK-TV, the bills are found in $50 and $100 denominations. The counterfeiters are “washing” $5 and $10 bills and reprinting them. The bills will pass the pen test because they are…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Illinois Public Radio) Northern Illinois University has a new enrollment plan that aims to have 18,000 students by fall 2023. The (DeKalb) Daily Chronicle & WEEK-TV, reports NIU President Lisa Freeman wants to stem years of enrollment decline. NIU enrollment peaked during the 2007-2008 school year at 25,000 students but since…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Jamie McCaffrey) According to the National Weather Service In Lincoln, IL & WEEK-TV, there is a Wind Chill Watch in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon for all of Central Illinois. Wind chills are expected to reach near -40° to -50° on Wednesday. High temperatures will be around -10° to -15°…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Kenneth Buker) Just in case you didn’t hear about or you missed the news, the price of stamps and some Postal rates will be going up. The United States Postal Service will hike the price of postage stamps from 50 cents to 55 cents. The increase is a 2.5 percent increase.…… MORE
(Photo By Flickr User Patrick Cannon) Tax filing season is near and so are new concerns over identity theft. According to a new study, Illinois ranked 7th worst in the nation for identity theft. Tax-related theft happens when someone uses your social security number to file a tax return. The scary thing is, you may…… MORE
