Flu Activity Rising in Illinois, Causing Surge in Respiratory Illness Cases

After a short reprieve earlier this month, respiratory illness levels have again moved from moderate to high in Illinois, with the flu driving much of the increase, according to the state health department. There was a “notable” increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for the flu during the week that ended Jan. 25, according to…

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Rapper Killer Mike Files Lawsuit Over Grammys Arrest, Points Finger at Private Security

Killer Mike has filed a lawsuit over his arrest at last year’s Grammy Awards, pointing the finger at the private security firms hired to manage the event. The rapper claims he was unlawfully detained and publicly humiliated despite having proper credentials and being an award winner at the ceremony.   According to legal documents obtained…

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Navy JROTC Program Gains Momentum with New Leadership

Gloucester High School’s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Program dates to 1888, but this year it’s undergoing a sea change. The program is transitioning from a Marine Corps unit to a Navy one under new leadership by Chief Mark Robinson of Gloucester, a Coast Guard veteran who retired last year from the service after 20 years. The program has 58 cadets in all grade…

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Edo Tribunal Rejects SDP’s Case Against Governor Okpebholo

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The tribunal, led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, terminated proceedings on Tuesday after the SDP formally withdrew its petition against the governor. At the resumed hearing, SDP’s legal…

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