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St. John’s Hospital honors nurses for dedicated care provided to retired UFC fighter Matt Hughes

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Many members of the medical team at HSHS St. John's Hospital gathered with former UFC fighter and Hall of Famer Matt Hughes and members of his family Tuesday as they honored two nurses with a special award during a private ceremony that took place on the hospital campus. Hughes, with his wife Audra and daughters Hanna and Katelyn and friend Tony Zucca, arrived at St. John's to honor two nurses and showed their gratitude to the […]

todayOctober 4, 2017 24

Business & Lifestyle

Entertainment minute: sequels and wrestling, baw gawd

RKO outta nowhere! Baw gawd, this is a slobberknocker. We could go all day going through the commentary genius that is and always will be Jim Ross, but we've got an entertainment rundown to go through today, October 3. Let's begin: LOS ANGELES (UPI/PWInsider) -- According to PWInsider, actor Bradley Cooper is being eyed to portray World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) chairman and CEO Vince McMahon in an upcoming biopic entitled Pandemonium. Cooper has yet to made a decision. The Sony […]

todayOctober 3, 2017 4

Illinois

CICBC hosts community blood drives in area October 16 & 17

HILLSBORO/LITCHFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The Central Illinois Community Blood Center (CICBC) in Springfield has announced in press releases today that community blood drives will be held at two area hospitals. A community blood drive sponsored by Hillsboro Area Hospital will be held Monday, October 16 in the gymnasium of Fusion Fitness & Aquatics, located on the campus of the hospital, located at 1210 E. Tremont St. in Hillsboro. The drive will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Another […]

todayOctober 2, 2017 20

Business & Lifestyle

State Rep. Dan Brady opposes raising gas taxes for state infrastructure needs

BLOOMINGTON (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinoisans already pay a variety of high taxes, including at the pump. Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) has made his position clear on whether the state needs higher gas taxes to fund Illinois’ infrastructure needs: He opposes a gas tax hike. “I’m not in support of raising the gas tax,” Brady said in an interview with WJBC radio. Springfield politicians from both parties are seeking a new capital bill – and tax hikes to pay […]

todaySeptember 29, 2017 2

Business & Lifestyle

Republican leaders voice disagreement with Rauner approval of abortion expansion bill

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Republican leaders from throughout the state have voiced their disapproval of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's signing the abortion expansion bill into law, House Bill 40. Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti expressed the following in her statement from Chicago: As a pro-life Republican, I disagree with the Governor’s decision to sign HB 40. I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for a 15-year-old refugee who chose to have me and keep me. I realize this bill is […]

todaySeptember 29, 2017 1

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson supports gas tax hike

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joins state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) in supporting an increase in the state’s gas tax. “It may make sense to be looking at a small gas tax increase, something maybe as little as five cents,” Syverson said. Syverson is echoing his House Republican colleague Dan Brady, who said “[a gas tax increase] may absolutely be where we can come together. Whether that’s a five percent increase, I don’t know. That’s […]

todaySeptember 24, 2017 4

Business & Lifestyle

Bindi Irwin tweets support for gay marriage in Australia

QUEENSLAND, Australia (UPI) -- Wildlife conservationist and reality television personality Bindi Irwin took to Twitter Saturday to weigh in on the gay marriage debate in her native Australia. "Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?" she tweeted. "Love is love. Yes, Australia." The 19-year-old celebrity is seen in a photo smiling and holding up a ballot with the "yes" box checked. The tweet also includes rainbow and heart emojis. "Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 43

Business & Lifestyle

Homeland Security notifies 21 states targeted by Russian election hacking

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Department of Homeland Security contacted election officials in every state to clarify whether or not they were target by Russian hackers during the 2016 presidential election. Homeland Security had found evidence of Russian activity in 21 states earlier this year, but notified the individual states that were targeted for the first time on Friday after months of complaints from election officials due to the lack of information, NPR reported. "We heard that feedback," Bob Kolasky, deputy undersecretary for […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 10

Automotive News

Illinois State Police promotes rail safety enforcement for Rail Safety Week

SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Illinois State Police District 9 is partnering with local, state and Federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains during Rail Safety Week, September 24 through September 30. To promote rail safety awareness and education, Illinois State Police District 9 has planned enforcement details throughout the week at various railroad grade crossings.  Drivers and pedestrians who disobey the laws associated with railroad grade crossings and railroad property will be cited. In addition, […]

todaySeptember 23, 2017 4

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