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JoAnna Marley Montgomery County CEO

Business & Lifestyle

Nokomis entrepreneurs speak to Montgomery CEO class

NOKOMIS -- Two recent meetings of Montgomery County CEO have involved conversations with a current Nokomis business owner and a CEO alum. Andrea Ruppert, the proprietor of Trendz Hair Salon, would recently speak with the CEO class on Jan. 7. She would detail the humble beginnings of her salon, which was a rented house near Witt. She would later end up at their current location with additional support from her business partner. Ruppert would hammer down the importance of the […]

todayJanuary 21, 2021 59

Lyme disease

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New University of Illinois model could help limit spread of Lyme disease

CHAMPAIGN (The Center Square) – A new model developed at the University of Illinois could help limit the spread of Lyme disease. Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign studied both reported cases of the disease. They would additionally study the migration of the black-legged tick, which can the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection that can affect the nervous system, heart, and joints. “Lyme disease was apparently spreading to new areas,” said Dr. Brian Allan, […]

todayJanuary 17, 2021 53

Elon Musk SpaceX

Automotive News

Elon Musk: Real-life Iron Man is the richest billionaire

Elon Musk, the SpaceX founder CEO and Tesla CEO, became the richest billionaire on the planet. Truly, it's unbelievable as the South African's fortunes multiplied by leaps and bounds in such a short period. And there are just so many storylines to the rise of this 49-year-old tech leader. So much, many people can't believe when they heard the news that it's really happening. 'Twas not so long ago, he was just worth $27 billion in 2020. That certainly puts him on […]

todayJanuary 14, 2021 86

wedding event

Business & Lifestyle

The event industry in the post-pandemic world

When we welcomed 2021, the new year, we were hit by the news that this year's Grammy Awards ceremony was postponed. It's originally taking place on January 31. However, Los Angeles, Calif., where it is set to be held, struggles with the rising cases of COVID-19. This is a cause for concern for the Recording Academy and CBS, the network broadcasting the live event. Instead, the organizers have decided to move the ceremony to March 14. Hopefully, the coronavirus cases in […]

todayJanuary 14, 2021 78

Life & Style

Simple methods to achieve perfect sleep each night

Difficulty sleeping, commonly called sleep deprivation, is caused by several factors. These include aging, certain illnesses such as depression and Parkinson's, sleep disorders including insomnia and narcolepsy, and stress. When not properly and immediately addressed, this condition could lead to a host of ill effects such as elevated risks of heart disease and high blood pressure, dementia, diabetes, weight gain, and premature brain aging. In the worst cases, sleep-deprived individuals figure in debilitating and fatal car crashes. With these alarming facts, it’s vital […]

todayJanuary 12, 2021 41

McDonald's chicken

Business & Lifestyle

McDonald’s offering new chicken sandwiches next month

CHICAGO (UPI) -- McDonald's announced Monday it will start serving three new chicken sandwiches starting February 24 -- to further compete with chains like Wendy's that more heavily promote chicken. The new sandwiches include the Crispy Chicken Sandwich topped with crinkle-cut pickles, the spicy chicken with spicy pepper sauce and pickles, and the deluxe served with lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and mayonnaise. According to the fast-food firm, "We're serving it three ways -- crispy, spicy, and deluxe." McDonald's previously tested the […]

todayJanuary 6, 2021 32

road safety

Automotive News

The road of the future: five modern technologies for road safety enhancement

People are always on the road, and millions share these spaces every day worldwide. Commuters spend most of their time traversing highways and minor roadways to get to work, school, or the nearest establishment for usual errands. A 2019 study done by OnePoll and Cooper Tire found that the average American spends 18 days behind the wheel per year. This is equivalent to an average of eight hours and 22 minutes of driving per week. Due to the vast amount […]

todayJanuary 5, 2021 23

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois businesses prepare another minimum wage increase

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – With the new year, Illinois will see another minimum wage hike on Jan. 1. The state’s minimum wage goes up to $11 for hourly workers. Tip-earning workers will also earn $6.60 hourly, with youth workers getting a bump up to $8.50 hourly. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation into law in 2019 that provides a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2025. Administration officials state the extra money will pump up the economy after workers […]

todayDecember 30, 2020 93

Business & Lifestyle

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ developer implicated in class-action lawsuit

NEW YORK -- After rumors that there would be a class-action lawsuit against the developer of Cyberpunk 2077, it is now official. CD Projekt S.A., the parent company of CD Projekt RED, will be seeing their day in court. A recent filing from New York-based Rosen Law firm alleges that the company has violated U.S. securities laws. A press release from the law firm states that the suit is filed on behalf of shareholders of the company's stock. However, it […]

todayDecember 29, 2020 84

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