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South Beloit Fire Department reclaims lifesaving services months before deadline
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (WIFR) - Acting Deputy Chief Nick Miller treads between two ambulances inside South Beloit Fire Department’s garage. For the last 13 years, he’s worked out of his hometown station. “Nothing’s better than being able to work in the area that you live,” described Miller. “You’re...
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Rockford emergency vehicles to start carrying blood
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rockford area health care company announces some of its emergency response vehicles will begin carrying blood. Mercyhealth’s MD-1 Emergency Response Program vehicles will be the first in the area to be equipped with blood, allowing EMS to perform potentially life-saving blood transfusions at the scene.
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Voters again reject North Park Fire’s ‘ambulance tax’
MACHESNEY PARK (WIFR) - Voters once again deny the North Park Fire Protection District’s proposition to raise taxes to pay for another ambulance. This was one of the referenda questions voters were asked on Tuesday’s primary ballot:. North Park Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom says the...
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Voters reject North Park Fire’s new Tax Rate for ambulances
MACHESNEY PARK (WIFR) - Voters denied the North Park Fire Protection District’s proposition to create a new tax rate for its second ambulance Tuesday. This was one of the referenda questions voters were asked on Tuesday’s primary ballot:. North Park Fire Protection District. Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom says...
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Funding Drop, Call Increase Prompt IL Ambulance Service Vote
Jeannine Otto – Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill. The Sublette Fire Department brought its new ambulance, 1-Henry-30, into service March 5 to replace a 2007 ambulance. The Sublette Fire Department’s members and board are hoping that voters on Tuesday will approve a tax referendum to properly staff that new ambulance and answer every ambulance call.
northernstar.info
NIU graduate student wins national award for research inspired by personal COVID experience
DeKALB – Recently, the 2026 winners for the National Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Beatrice Medicine Travel Award Scholarship were announced. Ruth Otaigboria, an NIU anthropology graduate student, was among the six winners. The Beatrice Medicine Award, in recognition of the life and legacy of Dr. Beatrice Medicine, is...
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Walgreens stresses up-to-date vaccines with Measles cases
The Journal Standard
Freeport seniors can learn Medicare basics at March 17 class
The Senior Resource Center is offering a Medicare Basics Class for individuals aged 60 and older and their caregivers. The class will be held 10-11:30 a.m. March 17 in the activity room of the Senior Resource Center, 206 E. Stephenson St., according to a community announcement. The session aims to provide essential information about Medicare and answer attendees' questions in a supportive setting, according to the announcement. Participants will learn about Medicare coverage options, enrollment periods and other key details to help them make informed healthcare decisions. Registration is encouraged but not required. To register, call 815-235-9777. Walk-ins are also welcome. This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Freeport seniors can learn Medicare basics at March 17 class
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Chemical Leak at IL Nuclear Plant Hospitalizes 10; OSHA Investigating
Federal regulators are investigating a chemical exposure at a nuclear power plant in northwestern Illinois that sent 10 workers to the hospital this week. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the incident at Byron Generating Station, an agency spokesperson confirmed in a statement to the Tribune on Thursday.
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2 workers taken to hospital after second chemical exposure at Byron nuclear plant
BYRON, Ill. (WIFR) - Two outage workers were taken to area hospitals as a precaution Thursday morning after they were exposed to “trace amounts” of a “non-radiological” chemical at the Byron Clean Energy Center. Constellation, the company that owns the plant, says the chemical was associated...
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City gives final approval to 1,000-acre Project Cardinal campus
After hours of public comments and presentations, the Yorkville City Council early Wednesday morning approved the annexation agreement, development and utility agreements, and rezoning for the proposed Project Cardinal Data Center campus. The meeting started Tuesday night. The sole no vote came from Alderman Rusty Corneils who had no comment...
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OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Amboy welcomes Stephanie Amor-Arteaga, APRN
OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce that Stephanie Amor‑Arteaga, APRN, will be joining the care team at the OSF Saint Katharine Center for Health – Amboy, expanding access to high‑quality, compassionate primary care for individuals and families in the community. She is now accepting new patients. Amor‑Arteaga...
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OSF’s Vein Clinic: Relief for Aching Limbs, Veins
Sharon O’Connor and her husband, Andrew, have five children ranging from a high school junior to a first grader. After the births of her fourth and fifth children, O’Connor began developing varicose veins – swollen, bluish-purple veins that no longer moved blood properly through her body. She spent years dealing with worsening symptoms.
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Specialized medical team to join Family Peace Center at new location in 2027
ROCKFORD — A specialized medical team that serves survivors of childhood abuse and neglect will move in with the Family Peace Center next year when the nonprofit takes over the former interim Rockford Public Library. The two organizations announced the decision to co-locate on Tuesday, saying the partnership will...