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Patrick Windhorst Illinois SAFE-T Act Republican Republicans

Capitol News Illinois

Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act. Reps. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), and Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) joined House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) at a news conference Thursday to announce their support for legislation, House Bill 4499, introduced a week ago, to repeal […]

todayJanuary 20, 2022 97

Business & Lifestyle

During OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week, hospitals focusing on improving workplace safety

Workplace safety remains a top concern for every industry in the United States. In 2015, 4,836 workers were killed on the job, equating to 13 deaths a day. Roughly 5,190 workers were killed in 2016 (14 deaths a day). In order to combat this serious issue, organizations across the country are attempting to implement creative and new ways to ensure workplace safety. According to WYTV, an Ohio hospital is even using a scavenger hunt to teach employees workplace safety skills. […]

todayAugust 23, 2018 15

Entertainment

Halloween safety tips

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Halloween has been celebrated on October 31 in the U.S. since the early 1800’s and is traditionally a family-oriented holiday when children get to dress up and enjoy candy and other treats. Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to […]

todayOctober 10, 2017 56

Business & Lifestyle

Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals re-sign crucial talent; Houston Texans make an acquisition from free agency

BUFFALO, N.Y./GLENDALE, Ariz./HOUSTON (UPI) -- The Buffalo Bills signed two former players, defensive tackle DeAndre Coleman and safety Robert Blanton, to add depth to their roster on Wednesday. There were two spots open on the 53-man roster after the Bills released safety Trae Elston and linebacker Jelani Jenkins on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 341-pound Coleman earned a spot coming out of training camp but was moved off the roster a couple of weeks ago as the team adjusted its positional needs. Coleman, 26, adds depth after […]

todaySeptember 20, 2017 34

Business & Lifestyle

Important reminders to motorists regarding train safety

NOKOMIS (Heartland Newsfeed) -- With accidents happening so close to each other this past week in Raymond and east of Ohlman, with a third involving a 10-year-old boy on a bicycle in Decatur -- the unfortunate Rule of Threes regarding bad news -- it has become crucial to review tip from Operation Lifesaver regarding train safety. The following is information and tip provided by the program: Trains and cars don't mix. Never race a train to the crossing -- even […]

todayJune 24, 2017 47

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