Rivian R1T truck named ‘Coolest Thing’ made in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck is 2022’s “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.” That was the result of the third annual Makers Madness bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association which allows Illinoisans to vote for the “coolest” product made in the state. This year’s winner was announced at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday. The […]
Sickle cell can be passed on to kids – but many don’t know if they carry the gene
LaChelle Hope’s parents did not know they both carried a genetic mutation that, if inherited, could cause their baby to be born with a serious condition called sickle cell disease. It was only after they had their first-born child — Hope’s older sister — that they found they both carry the trait. Her sister was […]
217 Today: Illinois Holocaust survivor reflects on importance of remembering what led to World War II
Thursday, April 28, 2022 Today’s headlines: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a handful of measures yesterday he says addresses the state’s teacher shortage. The Farm Bill which funds food and ag programs every five years is set to expire next year. This week is International Dark Sky Week. Local organizers of the event say […]
