Central Illinois Headlines – March 26, 2024
Top stories around Illinois for March 26, 2024.
Durbin celebrates Senate confirmation of Normal Mayor Chris Koos to Amtrak board
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin was on hand Monday in Normal to celebrate the long-awaited appointment of Mayor Chris Koos to the Amtrak Board of Directors. The U.S. Senate voted in January to approve Koos’ appointment to the eight-member board — nearly four years after he was first recommended for the position. The nomination had been held…
Two parole officials quit after felon released from prison allegedly stabbed ex-girlfriend, killed her 11-year-old son
“It is clear that evidence in this case was not given the careful consideration that victims of domestic violence deserve,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement.
How can you tell if a product has toxic PFAS? Lack of labeling laws make it hard for consumers
PFAS have been found in all kinds of non-stick, waterproof and stain-resistant products — from pans, to carpets to fast-food wrappers.
The IKIDS study is uncovering how prenatal exposure to chemicals can affect a child’s development
Chemicals and other environmental exposures are affecting the neurodevelopment of babies and children, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research study IKIDS. IKIDS, which stands for Illinois Kids Development Study, follows pregnant people from their first trimester and measures their health and exposures to chemicals in consumer products. Researchers then study how those exposures…
217 Today: The IKIDS study is uncovering how prenatal exposure to chemicals can affect a child’s development
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about how chemicals used in food packaging may be harming brain development in babies and children.
Central Illinois Headlines – March 25, 2024
Top stories around Illinois for March 25, 2024.