As Respiratory Virus Season Winds Down, Virus Levels Continue Downward Trend Across Illinois
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- With the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois' overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to CDC data for the week ending April 20. The total number of COVID-19 hospitaliz...
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Biden Now Says He's Willing To Debate Trump
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- President Biden is willing to debate Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election. During an interview today with radio host Howard Stern, Biden said he doesn't know when, but that he'd be happy to debate Trump. The comment comes as the Biden campaign has declined to commit...
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Senator McClure Passes Legislation To Educate Drivers About Hazardous Materials To Prevent Future Tragedies
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois Senate has passed legislation in response to a deadly accident in the 54th Senate District involving a tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia that killed 5 people and injured 11. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) filed the legislation at the request ...
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Senator McClure Passes Legislation To Protect Abused Children & Let Them Stay In Their Schools
Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- When children are removed from their homes by DCFS, they often end up in a different home, outside of their school district. In certain situations, those children may not be able to stay in their current school. The Illinois Senate has passed legislation filed by State Senator Steve M...
Apr 25, 2024
New Home Sales Jump In March
Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- New home sales surged in March despite high mortgage rates. Figures from the Commerce Department show sales of new single-family homes were at a seasonally adjusted rate of 693-thousand units. That's an eight-point-eight percent jump above February's revised annual rate. The average pr...
Apr 23, 2024