23K

Posts

16K

Followers

Local 4 WHBF

Website

The latest Quad Cities news, weather and sports from Local 4 WHBF on https://OurQuadCities.com.

ourquadcities.com

Illinois

Illinois to shield some hospitals from assisted suicide law

By Brian Weckerly,

5 hours ago

Illinois has agreed to abide by a federal injunction to shield some Catholic hospitals from a new assisted suicide law.

State lawmakers passed the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, also known as Deb's Law or Senate Bill 1950, passed last year. It lets adults who are terminally ill choose to end their lives. A group of Catholic doctors sued the state earlier this month saying it violated the Hippocratic oath. Catholic hospitals under the authority of the Diocese of Springfield, Altamont Lutheran Care Center and four Catholic doctors will not be forced to comply with the new law while similar cases go through the appeals court.

Eleven other states and the District of Columbia allow medically assisted suicide.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.

Comments

Community Policy

Don't make any of these mistakes the next time you go shopping for a watermelon at the store or market. It is watermelon season in many parts of the country. That means you should have access to locally grown watermelon. But don't assume that. Always make sure to check the sticker on the watermelon. Where are the watermelons coming from? This time of year you shouldn't be buying a watermelon that was picked in Mexico, when local options are available.

28d

Jim O’Rear

user · 20.2K followers

Florida Man’s Poop Fight Goes Completely Off the Rails.

Folks, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Florida is the only place where a disagreement over dog poop can apparently escalate into a felony case, an assault with a scooter, and enough body-cam footage to make Netflix start taking notes.

Leesburg, FL · 10d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.3K followers

Missing since 1960 in a California forest: Bruce Howard Kremen was only 6 when he disappeared

Bruce Howard Kremen has been missing from Montrose, California (Los Angeles County), since July 12, 1960. He would now be 73, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

La Crescenta-Montrose, CA · 22d

Kateable

user · 8.1K followers

This Herb Was Used to Heal Wounds Before Antibiotic Ointment Existed

Here's the full article, built around yarrow, historically known as a battlefield wound herb:. This Herb Was Used to Heal Wounds Before Antibiotic Ointment Existed. Long before antibiotic ointment ever existed, yarrow was the herb people reached for to heal wounds. Soldiers carried it into battle for centuries to stop bleeding and prevent infection, which is actually where it got one of its old nicknames, "soldier's woundwort."

Thomas Smith

user · 60.1K followers

A Salmonella Recall Now Reaches Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods

A widening food recall connected to a multistate Salmonella outbreak now covers dips, salsas, guacamole and prepared meals sold by some of America's largest grocery chains. Taylor Fresh Foods announced the voluntary recall on Aug. 9 after learning that jalapeno supplier Coast Citrus Distributors was recalling peppers because of possible Salmonella contamination. The affected jalapenos came from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, identified as the likely source of an ongoing outbreak.

14d

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.0K followers

Culture Shock: 22 Things That Offend Americans but Are Perfectly Normal Abroad

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

10d

Being Liberal

user · 12.5K followers

'No Way on This Earth': Legal Expert Destroys Pirro’s Excuse After She Blames Staffer for Dropping Trump’s Favorite Case

A former federal prosecutor dismissed U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s reported claim that a career staffer, not her, dropped the high-profile vandalism case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn.

20d

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.0K followers

The Boomer Skills Exodus: 24 Jobs Now Paying Top Dollar

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

Thomas Smith

user · 60.1K followers

Egg Prices Will Change Dramatically This Year

Egg prices have already retreated sharply from last year's record highs, and a new government forecast suggests shoppers could see substantial savings throughout the rest of 2026.

25d

Eat Like No One Else

user · 12.8K followers

The One Apple I'm Buying This Year Before Honeycrisp

The apple variety you don't want to miss out on before you pick up any Honeycrisp apples this season. Apple season has begun. Early season apple varieties are starting to come off the trees. While many people wait for the start of Honeycrisp, there are several great apples that you should be looking out for first. I want to share about one of those apples today - Zestar!

Thomas Smith

user · 60.1K followers

Massive 19.1 Million Salmonella Egg Recall Is Sadly Expanding With More People Sick

A massive egg recall has taken a more serious turn as federal health officials investigate a multistate Salmonella outbreak involving nearly 19.1 million eggs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now placed the Midwest Poultry Services recall in Class I, its most serious risk category. The designation means exposure to the recalled product could cause serious health consequences or death.

Texas · 10d

Thomas Smith

user · 60.1K followers

Thousands Have Been Sickened in America’s Worst Cyclospora Outbreak -- Here’s What To Avoid

A record-setting outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite has sickened thousands of Americans, triggered a major lettuce recall and now been linked to the first two reported U.S. deaths associated with the outbreak.

21d

Being Liberal

user · 12.5K followers

MAGA Influencers Turn on Trump in Brutal Supercut: 'I See How Hitler Happened'

Longtime die-hard supporters of President Donald Trump in the right-wing media ecosystem are beginning to abandon him, according to a humiliating supercut aired Friday evening on MS NOW by host Nicolle Wallace.

23d

Edmond Thorne

user · 25.6K followers

Once Extinct & Rare Diseases Roar Back To Life In Florida As Immunizations Continue Declining

Vaccine coverage drops leave schools and hospitals exposed to measles, whooping cough, and chickenpox & the bill is landing on families, employers, and taxpayers. *This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI.

Florida · 17d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.3K followers

Missing since July 4, 1979, from Charleston, South Carolina: Cheryl Yvonne Davis, age 17, vanished

Cheryl Yvonne Davis has been missing from Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston County), since July 4, 1979. She would now be 64, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Charleston, SC · 2d

Kateable

user · 8.1K followers

This Old-School Herb Was Used to Treat Anxiety Before Pills Existed

Long before anxiety medication existed, people turned to herbs like lemon balm to calm a racing mind. It's one of those old-school remedies that's been quietly doing its job for centuries, and it's become one of my go to herbs whenever I need to unwind after a long day with the littles. 😊

10d

Dianna Carney

user · 43.1K followers

10-Week-Old Puppy Who Was "Put Out of a Car" Now Looking For New Home

Meet Army, a sweet young puppy who is hoping to put his traumatic past behind him and find a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Army after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “This poor boy was put out of a car in Tennessee, but he's shaken off the past and is looking forward to a better future with you!” He is now living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 13d

The Current GA

user · 12.9K followers

Rick Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor

Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson says he will terminate his companies’ contracts with the state if he is elected in November, but he did not rule out extending contracts before the election and then pulling out if he wins.

Georgia · 3d

Thomas Smith

user · 60.1K followers

The Real Reason School Buses Don't Have Seatbelts

It isn’t a legal oversight or a cheap cost-cutting shortcut. If you’ve ever watched your child hop onto a big yellow school bus and felt a sudden pang of anxiety over the lack of seatbelts, you aren't alone.

14d

Dianna Carney

user · 43.1K followers

Meet Hershey: The Sweet Chihuahua Mix With a Huge Personality

The Quincy Animal Shelter in Quincy, Massachusetts, has recently spotlighted a small companion animal named Hershey, describing the 10-year-old Chihuahua mix as “a sweet 10-year-old Chihuahua mix with a big personality” in a post introducing the pet to potential adopters.

Quincy, MA · 1d

CJ Coombs

user · 43.3K followers

The 2021 tragic disappearance of 18-month-old Kytana Ancog in Aiea, Hawaii: Frustrating justice

Kytana Ancog has been missing from Aiea, Hawaii (Honolulu County), since January 31, 2021, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She disappeared when she was 18 months old and would now be a beautiful seven-year-old child if she were alive.

Aiea, HI · 14d

Greg Wilson, CFA

user · 24.0K followers

Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Now

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

24d

Thomas Smith

user · 60.1K followers

Never Put These 7 Containers in the Microwave, Safety Experts Warn

Reheating food in the wrong container can create sparks, start a fire, melt packaging or cause dangerously hot steam to erupt when the lid is opened. The safest rule is simple: Transfer food to cookware clearly labeled for microwave use. The USDA's microwave safety guidance specifically warns against several common packages that were designed for storage or transportation rather than heating.

National Weather Force

user · 21.6K followers

Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Southeast Arizona as Monsoon Restarts For Weeks

Following Zones: Southern White Mountains ... Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz Counties ... Discussion: Well the monsoon is starting up her engines once again on schedule, and storms will first hit the Southeast half of Arizona and only increase as the days go by. For today, expecting storms to form first along the Southern White Mountains by this afternoon. Outflow from them will surge southward with dust storms, damaging winds, large hail, and even isolated tornado potential through Southeast Arizona.

Arizona · 21d

WyoFile

user · 11.8K followers

Locals concerned as Trump admin fast-tracks public process for Wyoming rare earth mine

The U.S. Forest Service in July began a 30-day public comment period on its plan to review a rare-earth element mining project in northeast Wyoming — the only opportunity for the public to weigh in on the federal process that is being fast-tracked by the Trump administration.

Sundance, WY · 22h

Dianna Carney

user · 43.1K followers

He’s Been Waiting Since March: Meet Jupiter, the Shy Black Cat Still Hoping for a Home

Jupiter, a jet-black cat at the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, is still waiting for adoption after arriving at the shelter in March, according to the shelter. The organization says Jupiter “is still at the shelter waiting for someone to take him into their orbit,” noting that they are surprised he has not yet found a home.

Scituate, MA · 5d

Local 4 WHBF

Website

ourquadcities.com

The latest Quad Cities news, weather and sports from Local 4 WHBF on https://OurQuadCities.com.

22.9K

Posts

15.5K

Followers

NEARBY LOCATION

See all locations

Illinois to shield some hospitals from assisted suicide law

Comments

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Thomas Smith

Mailing These 7 Surprising Things Could Get You Arrested

CJ Coombs

Missing for 25 years from Phoenix, Arizona: Jesse Gabriel Florez was only 14 when he disappeared

Lincoln Square Media

America Has No President

Margaret Minnicks

Update on Mia Bieniemy's progress after being shot by her son on Sunday in her Virginia home

Eat Like No One Else

5 Mistakes People Make When Buying Watermelon

Jim O’Rear

Florida Man’s Poop Fight Goes Completely Off the Rails.

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1960 in a California forest: Bruce Howard Kremen was only 6 when he disappeared

Kateable

This Herb Was Used to Heal Wounds Before Antibiotic Ointment Existed

Thomas Smith

A Salmonella Recall Now Reaches Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods

Greg Wilson, CFA

Culture Shock: 22 Things That Offend Americans but Are Perfectly Normal Abroad

Being Liberal

'No Way on This Earth': Legal Expert Destroys Pirro’s Excuse After She Blames Staffer for Dropping Trump’s Favorite Case

Greg Wilson, CFA

The Boomer Skills Exodus: 24 Jobs Now Paying Top Dollar

Thomas Smith

Egg Prices Will Change Dramatically This Year

Eat Like No One Else

The One Apple I'm Buying This Year Before Honeycrisp

Thomas Smith

Massive 19.1 Million Salmonella Egg Recall Is Sadly Expanding With More People Sick

Thomas Smith

Thousands Have Been Sickened in America’s Worst Cyclospora Outbreak -- Here’s What To Avoid

Being Liberal

MAGA Influencers Turn on Trump in Brutal Supercut: 'I See How Hitler Happened'

Edmond Thorne

Once Extinct & Rare Diseases Roar Back To Life In Florida As Immunizations Continue Declining

CJ Coombs

Missing since July 4, 1979, from Charleston, South Carolina: Cheryl Yvonne Davis, age 17, vanished

Kateable

This Old-School Herb Was Used to Treat Anxiety Before Pills Existed

Dianna Carney

10-Week-Old Puppy Who Was "Put Out of a Car" Now Looking For New Home

The Current GA

Rick Jackson says he will cancel newly extended state contract if elected Georgia’s next governor

Thomas Smith

The Real Reason School Buses Don't Have Seatbelts

Dianna Carney

Meet Hershey: The Sweet Chihuahua Mix With a Huge Personality

CJ Coombs

The 2021 tragic disappearance of 18-month-old Kytana Ancog in Aiea, Hawaii: Frustrating justice

Greg Wilson, CFA

Know Someone Over 75? They Should Stop Doing These 30 Activities Now

Thomas Smith

Never Put These 7 Containers in the Microwave, Safety Experts Warn

National Weather Force

Severe Thunderstorms Expected in Southeast Arizona as Monsoon Restarts For Weeks

WyoFile

Locals concerned as Trump admin fast-tracks public process for Wyoming rare earth mine

Dianna Carney

He’s Been Waiting Since March: Meet Jupiter, the Shy Black Cat Still Hoping for a Home

NEARBY LOCATION