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Powder In Envelope Sends 15 to Hospitals in Beloit

Susan Stephens — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:55:10 +0000

15 people were hospitalized and dozens of others detained after an envelope containing powder was delivered to a Beloit health clinic.

New Study: Culture Can't Thrive On Fish Alone

Susan Stephens — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:56:12 +0000

A report led by two northern Illinois anthropologists sheds new light on a South American civilization’s origins…and its dependence on corn.

FDA links 133 Illinois health providers to company behind meningitis scare

Susan Stephens — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:28:17 +0000

The Federal Drug Administration has listed 133 medical centers in Illinois and another 81 in Wisconsin as customers of the company linked to a nation-wide outbreak of fungal meningitis.

Rallies To Make "Labor Day" Better For Moms and Babies

Susan Stephens — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:20:21 +0000

Labor Day takes on another meaning Monday in dozens of American cities. Mothers, babies, and the people who love them will lead “Improving Birth: National Rallies for Change.”

Protecting Birds And Bats On Wind Farms

WNIJ — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:42:34 +0000

Do you have any ideas about protecting birds and bats from wind turbines in Illinois, Wisconsin and six other Midwestern states?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input as it works with the states to develop a plan for habitat conservation while promoting clean energy.

Some species of bats are particularly vulnerable to striking turbines at wind energy facilities. Fish and Wildlife representative Georgia Parham says one solution may be for wind energy companies to change how they operate turbines.