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Investigation of E. Coli outbreak in romaine lettuce expands

posted by Robert Thies on April 23, 2018
Public health officials are expanding their investigation of an e. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. The CDC is now looking at full heads and hearts of romaine not just chopped that may be

Illinois Department of Human Services to receive $16 million grant to fight the opioid crisis

posted by Robert Thies on April 23, 2018
The federal funding will be used for treatment and recovery services, training for first responders in dealing with an opioid overdoes and more. DHS spokesperson Patrick Laughlin says this money is vital in combating

River to River Relay results

posted by Robert Thies on April 23, 2018
Results can be found at the following web address: http://rrr.olm.net/results18.html Over a thousand runners participated this year in the region’s most popular relay race. The Relay begins at the Mississippi River in Union County and

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